Gorguze Family Laboratory

Also known as: GFL

Gorguze Family Laboratory is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 2609 DRAPER DR, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 3 floors. The building code is GFL, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Classroom 7, Classroom 8, Conference Room 6, Wilson Student Team Project Center and 1 more. From the Diag, Gorguze Family Laboratory is approximately 36 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 6 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1956 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Unknown
• Style: Mid-Century Institutional
• Named for: Vincent T. and Gloria M. Gorguze; Vincent (BSE '41 metallurgical engineering) donated $5M for expansion
• Notable: Contains a wind tunnel built with US Air Force funding capable of 150+ mph
• Primary use: Engineering labs, Wilson Student Project Team Center

Accessibility

• Elevator: Upon entering the building, go through the double glass doors. Approximately 8 feet down the hallway, turn left. The elevator is approximately 5 feet down the hall.
• Ramp Access: The accessible entrance is on the north end of the building and accessed from the Wave Field.

Departments & Services

• Classroom 7
• Classroom 8
• Conference Room 6
• Wilson Student Team Project Center
• Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute

Classrooms

Gorguze Family Laboratory has 4 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 107: Classroom, 60 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic.
• Room 108: 40 seats. Equipment: Tables.
• Room 113: 25 seats.
• Room 224: 48 seats. Equipment: Handheld Mic, Audience Mic, Student Displays.

Nearby Buildings

• Wilson Center 74 ft (22 m)
• Wilson Center (FXB) 150 ft (46 m)
• The Wave Field 265 ft (81 m)
• Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building 343 ft (104 m)
• Naval Arch. & Marine Engineering 397 ft (121 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 Gorguze Family Laboratory located?

Gorguze Family Laboratory is located at 2609 DRAPER DR on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.29329775517241, -83.71067533620686.

Is Gorguze Family Laboratory wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Upon entering the building, go through the double glass doors. Approximately 8 feet down the hallway, turn left. The elevator is approximately 5 feet down the hall.. Ramp access: The accessible entrance is on the north end of the building and accessed from the Wave Field..

What departments or services are in Gorguze Family Laboratory?

Gorguze Family Laboratory houses Classroom 7, Classroom 8, Conference Room 6, Wilson Student Team Project Center, Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute.

How many floors does Gorguze Family Laboratory have?

Gorguze Family Laboratory has 3 floors.

How do I find Gorguze Family Laboratory on the University of Michigan campus?

Gorguze Family Laboratory is located on North Campus at 2609 DRAPER DR. From the Diag, it is approximately 36 minutes walking northeast.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/gorguze-family-laboratory