Northwood I - Building 6

Northwood I - Building 6 is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The building has 4 floors. From the Diag, Northwood I - Building 6 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 15 83 ft (25 m)
• Northwood I - Building 13 86 ft (26 m)
• Northwood I - Building 14 88 ft (27 m)
• Northwood I - Building 16 118 ft (36 m)
• Northwood I - Building 7 126 ft (38 m)

Other Housing Buildings

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Northwood I - Building 6 located?

Northwood I - Building 6 is located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan at coordinates 42.29560789999999, -83.71609539999999.

How many floors does Northwood I - Building 6 have?

Northwood I - Building 6 has 4 floors.

How do I find Northwood I - Building 6 on the University of Michigan campus?

Northwood I - Building 6 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-6