Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower
Home to the carillon, offering a stunning view and mentioned as a potential finish point.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower
As we begin our architectural and historical analysis of the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower, we conceptually transport ourselves to the distinct, modernist environment of the University of Michigan's North Campus. …
Listen in the app2The Postmodern Architecture
Position yourself at an optimal distance to take in the full, one hundred and sixty seven foot verticality of the Lurie Tower. The architectural style here is distinctly postmodern, a design philosophy that emerged as a reaction…
Listen in the app3The Grand Carillon Bells
While the visual architecture of the tower is striking, its true purpose is acoustic. Hidden within the open air belfry at the top of the structure is a magnificent musical instrument: a grand carillon consisting of sixty…
Listen in the app4The Observation Deck and View
Ascending the Lurie Tower, one reaches an enclosed observation deck situated just below the belfry. This space offers a panoramic, bird's eye perspective that is absolutely essential for understanding the layout and scale of the…
Listen in the app5The Plaza and Reflecting Pool
Descending from the heights of the tower, let us direct our analytical focus to the immediate ground level environment at its base. The Lurie Tower is anchored by a carefully designed plaza that serves as the primary pedestrian…
Listen in the app6Maya Lin's Wave Field
A short walk from the immediate base of the Lurie Tower brings us to one of the most profound and unique artistic installations on the entire university campus: the Wave Field, created by the renowned artist and architect Maya…
Listen in the app7The Duderstadt Center
Framing the northern edge of the Lurie Tower plaza is the expansive structure of the James and Anne Duderstadt Center. This facility is a critical component of the North Campus ecosystem, serving as the ultimate modern library…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our analytical tour of the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower and its surrounding environment concludes, take a moment to absorb the unique atmosphere of North Campus. …
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What is Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower?
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Tower is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 42.2749, -83.7397 |
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