Northwood I - Building 1

Northwood I - Building 1 is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The building has 4 floors. From the Diag, Northwood I - Building 1 is approximately 36 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Residence.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1955 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Minoru Yamasaki
• Style: Mid-century modern
• Named for: Named for the wooded North Campus setting ("north" + "wood"); designed by Minoru Yamasaki for married students during the post-WWII GI Bill surge
• Notable: Phase I of Yamasaki's complex for married students after WWII GI Bill surge; 16 buildings
• Primary use: Graduate and family housing

Part of

This location is part of Northwood I Apartments.

Nearby Buildings

• Northwood I - Building 2 134 ft (41 m)
• Northwood I Apartments 215 ft (65 m)
• Northwood I - Building 3 345 ft (105 m)
• Northwood I - Building 12 559 ft (170 m)
• Northwood II - Building 1 568 ft (173 m)

Other Housing Buildings

• Alice Lloyd Hall
• Betsy Barbour House
• Bursley Hall
• Couzens Hall
• East Quadrangle

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Northwood I - Building 1 located?

Northwood I - Building 1 is located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan at coordinates 42.29576231764706, -83.71334735882354.

How many floors does Northwood I - Building 1 have?

Northwood I - Building 1 has 4 floors.

How do I find Northwood I - Building 1 on the University of Michigan campus?

Northwood I - Building 1 is located on North Campus. 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/northwood-i-building-1