About: UMass Campus Architecture is an interactive guide to the architectural history
of the University of Massachusetts campus in Amherst, Massachusetts.
The
UMass campus is a stunning microcosm of American architectural styles; as one of
the nation's oldest land grant public universities, over 150 years of university
history are reflected in a rich, storied campus landscape.
Featuring 132 buildings and grounds, UMass Campus Architecture captures the vast majority of the UMass campus with detailed photography, architectural and functional descriptions, and historical photography courtesy of Special Collections and University Archives at UMass Amherst.
The UMass campus is a stunning microcosm of American architectural styles; as one of the nation's oldest land grant public universities, over 150 years of university history are reflected in a rich, storied campus landscape.
Located amidst the vast natural beauty of Western Massachusetts and the Pioneer Valley, a 1,463 acre campus features the influence of well-known architects such as Edward Durell Stone, Marcel Breuer, Kevin Roche, Hideo Sasaki, and more.
UMass Campus Architecture is an interactive guide to the architectural history of the University of Massachusetts campus in Amherst, Massachusetts.
While on campus, explore the architecture with the Guided Tour, featuring 42 points of interest around campus and walking directions between them.
Powerful search functionality can quickly filter buildings and grounds in the Index by name, architect or year of completion.
By Michael.Suchecki
UMassCampusArchitecture does not only serve as a fantastic source of insight into the history of the campus and it’s architecture, but is an invaluable resource to those new to campus to visiting to get to know the UMass Amherst campus and learn more about it.
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