The University of New Mexico’s Main Campus is well-known in the Albuquerque community for its stunning nature, but the architectural patterns of UNM’s buildings do not go unnoticed. Multiple buildings are designed in typical New Mexico Southwest style, with vigas, or wooden poles, that extend out from the structure and adobe walls, including Zimmerman Library and Scholes Hall.
Campus also features modern designs including square patterns and metal designs meant to cast shadows when hit at a certain angle by the sun. Buildings in development on campus also make for an interesting view, including The Center for Collaborative Arts and Technology on the south side of Johnson Field. The Alumni Memorial Chapel is one of the few to include hand-painted designs on its wooden door frames and fancier designs of vigas.
Maria Fernandez is the copy editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at copy@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo
More
PHOTO STORY: Welcome Back Days shines spotlight on student organizations, allows students to jumpstart their path
February 3The University of New Mexico held its second part of Welcome Back Days in the Student Union Building on Wednesday, Jan. 28. This day was centered around student organizations on campus, thus allowing students to get more information on how to become more involved and best suit their interests as they start a new semester. For those who love being active in sports, there were organizations represented such as UNM club tennis and Fusion ultimate frisbee. Those who love games could join clubs such as tabletop tavern or UNM’s chess club. Alex Joe is a freelance videographer for the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at photo@dailylobo.com or on X @DailyLobo
