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Architecture of
UMass Dartmouth

The architecture of UMass Dartmouth is representative of the innovative spirit and determination that characterize our university. This is a place that defies expectations and reimagines what is possible. Explore our distinctive campus and see for yourself what makes UMassD unique. Footage from Concretopia video project

Architecture

Exterior view of the Liberal Arts Building (LARTS)
Interior view from the CVPA lounge
Exterior view of the Charlton College of Business Learning Pavilion
Exterior view of The Grove
Interior view of campus architecture
Exterior view of the Claire T. Carney Library and the campus quad
Exterior view of the Karam Campanile
Exterior view of Balsam Hall
View from underneath the Claire T. Carney Library cantilevers
Interior view of one of the Liberal Arts building lounges
Exterior view of Campus Quad and Main Auditorium
Exterior view of the Claire T. Carney Library at night
Claire T. Carney Library at night

Unique

Built to stand out from the crowd

Our architecture, with its spiraling geometric forms, massive cantilevers, and sculptural elements has both critics and admirers. It’s true, we don’t look like everyone else – because we’re not like everyone else. We are a purposeful community of diverse, forward-thinking innovators. Our campus creates a unique sense of place that sets the stage for the creative thinking and groundbreaking research that could only happen here.

Architecture tour

Take a virtual tour of Paul Rudolph's modernist campus at UMass Dartmouth

Discover the sculptural details and striking views that make this campus a work of art in itself, and gain insights about its historical significance.

Paul Rudolph's Modernist Campus Tour

Paul Rudolph with campus backdrop

The architect

Meet Paul Rudolph, the architect behind UMass Dartmouth’s campus

Paul Rudolph was one of the leading architects in America in the 1950s and 60s. Still, Rudolph’s "brutalist" architecture is often widely misunderstood. Learn more about the architect and his utopian vision, meticulous attention to detail, and lasting legacy.

Paul Rudolph & His Architecture

Balsam Hall Exterior

Building on a foundation

Honoring our history while looking toward our future

As UMass Dartmouth continues to grow, so does our campus. New construction and renovations on campus maintain the integrity of the architect’s original vision for the university in a fresh, modern way. Check out some of UMass Dartmouth’s newer buildings, below.