Wilson Center

Also known as: Wilson Student Team Project Center

Wilson Center is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 2603 Draper Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 2 floors. The building features ramp access. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Wilson Center is approximately 36 minutes walking northeast.

Official website: Wilson Center

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1999 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Unknown
• Style: Industrial Utilitarian
• Named for: Walter E. Wilson (BSE Mechanical Engineering 1933), who funded its construction; Wilson helped design submarines and torpedoes
• Notable: One of the first student team project centers at a U.S. university; doubled in size with $10M Gorguze donation (2010)
• Primary use: Engineering student team workspace for design, assembly, and fabrication

Accessibility

• Ramp Access: East entrance under connector for both highrise and lowrise

Nearby Buildings

• Gorguze Family Laboratory 74 ft (22 m)
• Wilson Center (FXB) 202 ft (62 m)
• The Wave Field 252 ft (77 m)
• Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building 306 ft (93 m)
• Climate and Space Research Building 390 ft (119 m)

Other Academic Buildings

• Lurie Biomedical Engineering
• Art and Architecture Building
• Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building
• GG Brown Laboratory
• Burton Memorial Tower

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wilson Center located?

Wilson Center is located at 2603 Draper Dr. on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.29347618110009, -83.7108033852478.

Is Wilson Center wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Ramp access: East entrance under connector for both highrise and lowrise.

How many floors does Wilson Center have?

Wilson Center has 2 floors.

How do I find Wilson Center on the University of Michigan campus?

Wilson Center is located on North Campus at 2603 Draper Dr.. From the Diag, it is approximately 36 minutes walking northeast.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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