Northwood I - Building 15

Northwood I - Building 15 is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The building has 4 floors. From the Diag, Northwood I - Building 15 is approximately 34 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 6 83 ft (25 m)
• Northwood I - Building 14 115 ft (35 m)
• Northwood I - Building 16 164 ft (50 m)
• Northwood I - Building 13 168 ft (51 m)
• Northwood I - Building 7 189 ft (58 m)

Other Housing Buildings

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Northwood I - Building 15 located?

Northwood I - Building 15 is located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan at coordinates 42.29546475714285, -83.71585727142858.

How many floors does Northwood I - Building 15 have?

Northwood I - Building 15 has 4 floors.

How do I find Northwood I - Building 15 on the University of Michigan campus?

Northwood I - Building 15 is located on North Campus. From the Diag, it is approximately 34 minutes walking northeast.

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