Estufa, Historic university building at University of New Mexico, United States
The Estufa is a university building with an elliptical footprint and adobe construction at the University of New Mexico. The oval-shaped design contains a single interior space and displays the signature features of the Pueblo Revival style from that era.
The structure was constructed between 1907 and 1908 under University President William G. Tight's direction. It was among the first examples of Pueblo Revival architecture in New Mexico and helped shape the campus's building style.
The building displays traditional Pueblo architectural features through its curved walls and recessed windows, reflecting Southwestern building customs. These design choices shape how the structure appears on campus and connects to regional building traditions.
The building sits at the intersection of University Boulevard and Martin Luther King Boulevard in the heart of the campus. It is visible from outside, but interior access is limited to members of a student organization.
Since 1915, the building's interior remains exclusively accessible to a student fraternity, maintaining strict privacy across multiple generations. This long-standing separation is unusual for a structure of such architectural importance.
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