UMass Campus Architecture

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. 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. 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. 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.