Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building

Also known as: FXB

Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1320 BEAL AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 3 floors. The building code is FXB, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Aero Media Center, Faculty Lounge, Boeing Lecture Hall, Mcdivitt Conference Room and 9 more. From the Diag, Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building is approximately 35 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 11 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1993 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Smith, Hinchman & Grylls
• Style: Late Modern
• Named for: Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (1961–1986), U-M aerospace grad killed in helicopter crash at 24
• Notable: 100,000 sq ft; $5.2M gift from the Association FXB
• Primary use: Aerospace Engineering headquarters

Accessibility

• Elevator: Enter through West Atrium entrance and the elevator is about 30 feet up the hallway.
• Ramp Access: Both East and West Atrium entrances are accessible.

Departments & Services

• Aero Media Center
• Faculty Lounge
• Boeing Lecture Hall
• Mcdivitt Conference Room
• Student Lounge 9
• Atrium
• Classroom 16
• Classroom 17
• Classroom 18
• Design Room
• Aerospace Engineering 1
• Chair S Office
• Aero Technical Center

Classrooms

Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building has 8 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 1008: Classroom, 60 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Multiple Content Streams.
• Room 1012: Classroom, 60 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.
• Room 1024: Classroom, 54 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.
• Room 1032: Classroom, 24 seats. Equipment: Audience Mic, Student Displays, Multiple Content Streams.
• Room 1109: Classroom, 146 seats. Equipment: Auto Framing Camera, Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.
• Room 1250: 25 seats.
• Room 2221: 10 seats.
• Room 2243: 10 seats.

Nearby Buildings

• The Wave Field 121 ft (37 m)
• Wilson Center 306 ft (93 m)
• Wilson Center (FXB) 324 ft (99 m)
• Gorguze Family Laboratory 343 ft (104 m)
• Climate and Space Research Building 408 ft (124 m)

Other Academic Buildings

• Lurie Biomedical Engineering
• Art and Architecture Building
• GG Brown Laboratory
• Burton Memorial Tower
• 1100 North University Building

Part of: North Campus Loop, Hidden Gems, Fall Colors Walk

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building located?

Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building is located at 1320 BEAL AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.29341259333333, -83.71193580333333.

Is Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Enter through West Atrium entrance and the elevator is about 30 feet up the hallway.. Ramp access: Both East and West Atrium entrances are accessible..

What departments or services are in Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building?

Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building houses Aero Media Center, Faculty Lounge, Boeing Lecture Hall, Mcdivitt Conference Room, Student Lounge 9, Atrium, Classroom 16, Classroom 17, Classroom 18, Design Room, Aerospace Engineering 1, Chair S Office, Aero Technical Center.

How many floors does Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building have?

Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building has 3 floors.

How do I find Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building on the University of Michigan campus?

Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building is located on North Campus at 1320 BEAL AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 35 minutes walking northeast.

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