Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Unique Foreground Buildings are Becoming Rare



Quality foreground buildings of this character are rarely proposed these days, and it seems like people often find reason to object to them in the project approval process.

The Self Realization Fellowship was first established in Encinitas in 1937, and rebuilt after bluff collapses destroyed original facilities in 1942. This large campus and its iconic design have provided a unique introduction to Encinitas as people arrive in downtown from the south. In addition, the SRF programming has become part of a local spiritual and holistic health community.

In 2008, SRF opened a store with a variety of items, shown in the lower photograph. The store offerings and the building itself add another layer of personality to the spiritual community and the spirit of the town.

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