Northwood III - Building 5

Northwood III - Building 5 is a housing building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The building has 4 floors. From the Diag, Northwood III - Building 5 is approximately 36 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Residence.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1958 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Minoru Yamasaki
• Style: Mid-century modern
• Named for: Named for the wooded North Campus setting; Phase III, final Yamasaki phase of the Northwood community
• Notable: Phase III, final Yamasaki phase; slated for demolition for new undergraduate housing
• Primary use: Graduate housing (largely decommissioned)

Part of

This location is part of Northwood III Apartments.

Nearby Buildings

• Northwood III - Building 1 98 ft (30 m)
• Northwood III - Building 4 114 ft (35 m)
• Northwood III - Building 9 119 ft (36 m)
• Northwood III - Building 7 126 ft (38 m)
• Northwood III - Building 11 198 ft (60 m)

Other Housing Buildings

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Northwood III - Building 5 located?

Northwood III - Building 5 is located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan at coordinates 42.29764367142857, -83.71649042857142.

How many floors does Northwood III - Building 5 have?

Northwood III - Building 5 has 4 floors.

How do I find Northwood III - Building 5 on the University of Michigan campus?

Northwood III - Building 5 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-iii-building-5