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. 

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.