Northwood I - Building 12
HousingNorthwood I - Building 12 is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The building has 4 floors. From the Diag, Northwood I - Building 12 is approximately 35 minutes walking northeast.
Classification: Residence.
Building Details
| Category | Housing |
|---|---|
| Floors | 4 |
| Coordinates | 42.295945128571425, -83.71540408571427 |
| Campus | North Campus |
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 9 123 ft (38 m)
- Northwood I - Building 11 129 ft (39 m)
- Northwood I - Building 14 138 ft (42 m)
- Northwood I - Building 7 185 ft (57 m)
- Northwood I - Building 5 209 ft (64 m)
Other Housing Buildings
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Northwood I - Building 12 located?
- Northwood I - Building 12 is located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan at coordinates 42.295945128571425, -83.71540408571427.
- How many floors does Northwood I - Building 12 have?
- Northwood I - Building 12 has 4 floors.
- How do I find Northwood I - Building 12 on the University of Michigan campus?
- Northwood I - Building 12 is located on North Campus. From the Diag, it is approximately 35 minutes walking northeast.
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/northwood-i-building-12