The 1994 Northridge earthquake irreparably damaged the UCLA Medical School. To evaluate the consequences of this event and to prepare for the rebuilding of the com-promised infrastructure, the Board of Regents commissioned Pei Partnership Architects to execute a Master Plan, the primary goal of which was to integrate hospital care with teaching and research.

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-Created new principal gateway where Westwood Boulevard meets Westwood Village, bringing the North and South campuses together
-Promoted use of exterior public spaces such as plazas and courtyards to encourage social interaction