Group 2 Building, SMTI / University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA, 1966-1969

  • Now known as Science and Engineering / SENG
  • Construction began June 1966, Completed April 1969
  • Architects: Desmond and Lord, Inc. and Paul Rudolph
  • Job Captain: Grattan Gill and Jan Heespelink
  • Structural Engineer: Congdon, Gurney and Towle, Inc.
  • Plumbing Engineer: Robert W. Sullivan, Inc.
  • Heating Engineer: Francis Associates
  • Electrical Engineer, McCarron and Hufnagle
  • General Contractor: Franchi Construction Co.

Group 2 is the largest building on campus. Its opening brought nearly all of the faculty, programs and functions to the North Dartmouth site. Group 2 also contained a sizeable cafeteria during its early years which was located in the basement. The large lecture halls between this building and the library were part of the Group 2 contract.

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Detail, Stairwells at Southwest Entrance. Photograph
East Facade, North Section. Photograph
North Lounge from Mezzanine Balcony. Photograph
South Entrance. Photograph
Stairway at South Entrance. Photograph
Study, First Floor Plan. Sketch
Study, Second Floor Corridor. Sketch
SMTI / UMass Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA. Group 2.