Gerstacker Building

Also known as: Carl A. Gerstacker Building

Gerstacker Building is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 2200 BONISTEEL BLVD, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 3 floors. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Zeus Laser Facility, Center For Ultrafast Optical Science. From the Diag, Gerstacker Building is approximately 30 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 2002 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Unknown
• Style: Contemporary
• Named for: Carl A. Gerstacker, former Dow Chemical chairman ($5M gift)
• Notable: 31,000 sq ft addition on North Campus
• Primary use: Biomedical Engineering offices, Center for Ultrafast Optical Science

Accessibility

• Elevator: Elevator is to the left of the front entrance
• Ramp Access: North entry facing Bonisteel Blvd, ERB, Gerstacker Plaza

Departments & Services

• Zeus Laser Facility
• Center For Ultrafast Optical Science

Nearby Buildings

• Engineering Research Building (ERB - formerly IST) 153 ft (47 m)
• Engineering Auxiliary Building EAB 260 ft (79 m)
• Bonisteel Interdisciplinary Research Building 273 ft (83 m)
• Cooley Building 378 ft (115 m)
• Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project 379 ft (115 m)

Other Academic Buildings

• Lurie Biomedical Engineering
• Art and Architecture Building
• Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building
• GG Brown Laboratory
• Burton Memorial Tower

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gerstacker Building located?

Gerstacker Building is located at 2200 BONISTEEL BLVD on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.28971279523809, -83.71444047619049.

Is Gerstacker Building wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Elevator is to the left of the front entrance. Ramp access: North entry facing Bonisteel Blvd, ERB, Gerstacker Plaza.

What departments or services are in Gerstacker Building?

Gerstacker Building houses Zeus Laser Facility, Center For Ultrafast Optical Science.

How many floors does Gerstacker Building have?

Gerstacker Building has 3 floors.

How do I find Gerstacker Building on the University of Michigan campus?

Gerstacker Building is located on Central Campus at 2200 BONISTEEL BLVD. From the Diag, it is approximately 30 minutes walking northeast.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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