The University of Iowa Guide to Campus Architecture, Second Edition

by John Beldon Scott, Rodney P. Lehnertz

Overview

In this guide to the University of Iowa’s architecture, revised and updated to reflect the numerous changes following the 2008 flood, John Beldon Scott and Rodney P. Lehnertz discuss and illustrate an ensemble of buildings whose stylistic diversity reflects the breadth of Iowa’s contributions to research, education, and creative activities. Current students and their parents, alumni, and professional and amateur architecture enthusiasts will appreciate this informative tour of the university’s distinctive campus. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781609384593
Publisher:	University of Iowa Press
Publication date:	09/15/2016
Edition description:	1
Pages:	360
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

John Beldon Scott is Elizabeth M. Stanley professor of the arts at the University of Iowa.

Rodney P. Lehnertz is senior vice president of finance and operations at the University of Iowa, and university architect. 
 

Read an Excerpt

“People, not structures, make a great university. However, great structures inspire and enable great things to happen in a university. A commitment to ‘noble architecture’ makes a clear statement about the academic excellence to which the university continually aspires. The university’s entry into the twenty-first century is marked by the coming to fruition of a number of exciting new buildings that inspire and serve us.”—from the introduction by Willard L. Boyd, professor of law and president emeritus

Table of Contents

Foreword Lynette L. Marshall xi

A Tradition of Excellence David J. Skorton xiii

Acknowledgments xv

An Introduction to UI Campus Architecture Willard L. Boyd xvii

A Diversity of Styles: The History of UI Campus Architecture xxiii

Iowa River Floods: 1993, 2008 xxix

How to Use This Guide xxxiii

Campus Map xxxvi

Pentacrest 1

Iowa Avenue Campus 23

Main Campus North 43

Main Campus South 77

River Valley Campus 101

Arts Campus 117

Near West Campus 157

Medical Campus 173

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Campus 203

Athletics Campus 215

University of Iowa Research Park (Oakdale) 235

George L. Horner, University Architect and Planner, 1906-1981 249

Buildings 253

Architects 265

Chronology of Building Completion/Occupancy Dates 277

Sculptures 287

Glossary 291

Bibliography 299

Index 301