- Exact replica, incredible quality. The proportions are right, the facade detail is there.
- Premium weight, great surface finish. Clearly handmade - real care went into every piece.
- Engraving is clean and sharp with crisp letters. This is a forever keepsake, not a trinket.
- 5 stars: 8 (80%)
- 4 stars: 2 (20%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Ordered the engraving option - took about 10 days total which was a bit longer than I expected. But the result was absolutely worth the wait. Very clean engraving on the walnut base, beautiful model overall. Really happy with it.
The model itself is stunning - really a lovely piece, great weight and detail. Took off one star because the outer shipping box had some dents in transit, though the model inside was perfectly protected by the foam insert. Would still buy again without hesitation.
I'm a Berkeley double alum - undergrad and law school - and this sits on my office shelf right next to my diplomas. People constantly stop and ask about it. The quality is exceptional. Go Bears!
Ordered Thursday, arrived Monday. Great communication throughout, beautiful protective packaging. The model itself is gorgeous - very impressed by the concrete texture and surface finish. Go Bears!
Ordered the Model + Base + Engraving combo. The whole package looks incredible together. Engraving is clean and sharp with crisp letters. This is a forever keepsake, not a trinket. Beautifully done.
I work at Doe Library and this is spot-on. The proportions are right, the facade detail is there. Showed it to colleagues and everyone was impressed. Would highly recommend to any Berkeley alum or architecture lover.
My girlfriend just finished her master's at Berkeley and this was the perfect gift. She told me she cried. Shipping was fast, packaging was protective, arrived in perfect condition. Highly recommend.
The photos don't do justice to how heavy and solid this thing feels. Premium weight, great surface finish. Clearly handmade - you can tell real care went into every piece. Already bought another one for a friend.
Bought this for my dad who got his PhD from Cal in 1989. He teared up when he opened it. The engraving came out perfectly - 'Class of 1989, Chemistry' on the walnut base. Couldn't have asked for better.
Got this for my Cal graduation and I'm obsessed. The detail on the columns is incredible - you can see every step of the portico. Sits on my desk at work and everyone asks about it. Worth every dollar.