Period
1817-1924
University of Virginia
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Notables
National Historic Landmark
Late in his life, Thomas Jefferson was given the opportunity to design the entire campus of the University of Virginia. In response to this challenge, Jefferson developed a unique scheme of ten two-story “Pavilions” connected by single storied colonnades that formed the facades of student rooms. These pavilions and student rooms formed an open-ended rectangle whose focus was a library modeled after the Pantheon in Rome. Jefferson called his creation an “Academical Village”, because the professors lived and taught in the pavilions, which were interconnected to the student rooms.
Over the years, MCWB has had the privilege of helping to preserve and reimagine key elements of this historic campus. Through our work, we’ve been able to reignite the spirit of Jefferson’s vision, ensuring that his architectural masterpiece continues to inspire and serve future generations.
Thomas Jefferson
We make the buildings that secure your place in time. Designing for the future while honoring the past—this is where historic and contemporary architecture come together.
ALBANY
388 Broadway, Albany, New York 12207
WILLIAMSBURG
402 W Duke of Gloucester Street
Suite 240,
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
CONTACT
518.433.9394
info@mcwb-arch.com