Northern Arizona University (North Campus)

North Campus is the highest point on the campus, therefore is seen as the oldest yet the buildings are the most pristine. The original school which is now referred to as “Old Main” is surrounded by well kept grass and trees that give shade to students that venture up there to enjoy the history and the essence that one feels. The Architecture trends around this part of campus are Romanesque and Neoclassical. They represent the Greek’s and Roman’s architectural style. However the “Gammage” building represents the style of Italian Renaissance.

The Original NAU!

Although North Campus has such immaculate structural features as the campus grew the style didn’t. Many of NAU’s buildings are industrial style. This is a dominant break in the campus, because structural change is quite apparent. The latest research buildings and business building on south campus are considered eco-friendly. As the world has begun to experience global warming many new office buildings and structures have eco-friendly features and are becoming quite common.

As humans we have three significant places that we encounter. The first is our home which may or may not be on campus. The second is work or school, which is where most of our time is spent during the week. The third is a place that is considered an “anchor.” It’s a community place that is used for socializing. As you walk across the campus the Union and the Dubois building seem to be the most dominant “third place.” However the benches that are on the old part of campus in the “roundabout” near the clock are very inviting on a sunny spring day as is the grassy field in front of the pool. Many students study, read, play with their dog’s, or just soak in the Arizona sun in these places because it is inviting.