Growing Grounds
When looking at the architecture around Grounds, it’s evident that as the University has grown, so have its buildings—its stadiums, dormitories, academic buildings and libraries. Here’s a look at how some of the buildings on Grounds—old and new—measure up to each other.
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GSF = Gross square footage represents the sum of all areas on all floors of a building included within the outside faces of exterior walls. The measurement also incorporates circulation and shaft areas that connect one floor to another.
Basketball Stadiums

77,065 gsf.

370,024 gsf.
Dormitories

37,800 gsf.

67,100 gsf.
Hospitals

239,596 gsf.

876,114 gsf.
Libraries

38,763 gsf.

301,103 gsf.
Academic Buildings

66,506 gsf.

159,129 gsf.
Largest/Smallest

876,114 gsf.

700 gsf.
Building Source: Office of the Architect for the University. Illustrations by Aaron Ashley.