The architectural mix
The Mary Reed Building offers all the fine details of the collegiate gothic style.
You'll find a variety of architectural styles in our campus buildings, but they're united by common themes.
The classic
Two of the oldest buildings on campus are University Hall (from the 1890s) and the Mary Reed Building (from the 1930s). The Mary Reed Building is constructed in the collegiate gothic style, featuring stone trim and arched ceilings.
The modern
Buildings from the mid- to late 20th century, such as Penrose Library, Sturm Hall and the Boettcher Science Complex, give campus a modernist touch. So does the Driscoll University Center, a big brick-and-glass complex that straddles Evans Avenue at the heart of campus.
Olin Hall blends traditional materials with 21st Century style.
The blend
Newer buildings like the Ritchie Center, Daniels College of Business and the School of Hotel, Tourism and Restaurant Management echo the brick and stone of the collegiate gothic buildings, but add contemporary style and details like large windows and open, airy spaces.
Other new buildings—the Frank H. Ricketson Jr. Law Building, for example—reflect the latest in environment-friendly building practices. And still other buildings, such as Nelson Hall, were designed with spacious courtyards and generous lounging areas, so students have space to talk, work together and build communities.