Northwood I - Building 12

Northwood 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

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

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

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.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/northwood-i-building-12