Prentis Building and DeRoy Auditorium Complex
Prentis Building and DeRoy Auditorium Complex, Educational complex at Wayne State University, Detroit, United States.
The Prentis Building and DeRoy Auditorium Complex comprises two connected structures featuring travertine marble facades and cast concrete panels with narrow windows.
The buildings, constructed between 1962 and 1964, were designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki during his exploration of integrating pools and gardens with architectural designs.
The DeRoy Auditorium contains two lecture halls, with the upper hall accommodating 400 people and displaying Gothic-inspired architectural elements throughout its interior.
The complex includes an underground tunnel connecting the Prentis Building to the DeRoy Auditorium, facilitating movement between the structures during inclement weather.
A 22-foot-wide reflecting pool encircles the DeRoy Auditorium, creating an optical effect that makes the structure appear to float when filled with water.
Location: Detroit
GPS coordinates: 42.35778,-83.06833
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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