Odegaard Undergraduate Library

The Charles E. Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUGL) is a library on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. It houses secondary stacks, a learning commons and on-campus technology resources for students, primarily undergraduates. Named after the 19th president of the university, it opened in 1972, replacing the small undergraduate library previously located at Suzzallo Library. It fronts the northwest corner of Red Square and provides access to the parking garage below the plaza, which was built simultaneously with the library. In addition to library space, the building includes a cafeteria and newsstand on the ground floor.

Odegaard Undergraduate Library
Odegaard Undergraduate Library main entrance
General information
Architectural styleBrutalist
Town or citySeattle, Washington
CountryUnited States of America
Completed1972
Renovated2013
ClientUniversity of Washington
Design and construction
Architect(s)Kirk, Wallace & McKinley
Main contractorSellen Construction
Website
Odegaard Undergraduate Library

The Odegaard Undergraduate Library was renovated from June 18, 2012, to June 24, 2013. The library's renovation architects were awarded the 2014 American Institute of Architects' Institute Honor Awards for Interior Architecture.

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