Munger Graduate Residences
HousingMunger Graduate Residences is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 540 Thompson St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Medical campus. The building has 8 floors. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Munger Graduate Residences is approximately 7 minutes walking southwest.
Classification: Resident Hall.
Official website: Munger Graduate Residences
Building Details
| Category | Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 Thompson St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 8 |
| Coordinates | 42.274570010000005, -83.74374777 |
| Website | housing.umich.edu |
| Campus | Central Campus |
History
- Year Built: 2015 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: Hartman-Cox Architects
- Style: Contemporary
- Named for: Charles T. Munger, Warren Buffett's partner, U-M alumnus ($110M donation)
- Notable: Controversial windowless bedrooms; $155M; consulting architect resigned in protest
- Primary use: Graduate student housing
- Did you know: Funded by Charles T. Munger (Warren Buffett's partner) with a $110M gift, then the largest in U-M history. 87% of bedrooms have no exterior windows, which caused a national debate.
- Sustainability: LEED Gold (~2015). First university residence hall on campus to earn LEED Gold. 6,300 sq ft green roof.
Nearby Buildings
- West Quadrangle 343 ft (105 m)
- Parking Customer Service 374 ft (114 m)
- Perry Building 436 ft (133 m)
- The Connector 485 ft (148 m)
- South Quad 559 ft (170 m)
Other Housing Buildings
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Munger Graduate Residences located?
- Munger Graduate Residences is located at 540 Thompson St on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.274570010000005, -83.74374777.
- How many floors does Munger Graduate Residences have?
- Munger Graduate Residences has 8 floors.
- How do I find Munger Graduate Residences on the University of Michigan campus?
- Munger Graduate Residences is located on Medical Campus at 540 Thompson St. From the Diag, it is approximately 7 minutes walking southwest.
Sources
- University of Michigan Facilities and Operations
- OpenStreetMap Contributors
- Bentley Historical Library
- MGuide Campus Map — student-built, independently maintained
Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/munger-graduate-residences