University of Iowa Campus Tour: Iconic Architecture & Expert Insights

About this event

Join us for an engaging day exploring the architectural highlights of the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City! This walking tour will showcase a remarkable blend of modern and historic architecture, guided by an expert with deep personal and professional knowledge of the campus and its development over time.

Our day will begin at Hancher Auditorium, where we’ll gather for check-in before setting out on foot to explore several of the University’s most iconic and architecturally significant buildings.

The walking tour will be led by Mark Seabold, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect with Shive-Hattery in Iowa City, who brings three decades of insight into the evolution of the campus and its public art and architectural treasures.

Featured sites will include:

• Hancher Auditorium – Pelli Clark Pelli Architects
• Art Building West – Steven Holl Architects
• Visual Arts Building – Steven Holl Architects
• Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories – Frank O. Gehry
• Pappajohn Business Building – Architectural Resources
• Old Capitol Complex / Pentacrest – John F. Rague, Proudfoot & Bird
• Park@201 – Neumann Monson Architects
• Voxman Music Building – LMN Architects
• Stanley Museum of Art – bnim

Schedule (subject to slight adjustment):

• 8:45 AM – Registration and check-in
• 9:00 AM – Walking tour begins
• 10:30 AM – Refreshment break at RDG Iowa City Office
• 11:30 AM – Tour ends

Tickets are $35 and include snack refreshments. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
• A refillable water bottle
• Curiosity and questions!

About Your Guides

Mark Seabold, AIA, LEED APA longtime Iowa City architect and arts advocate, Mark has led numerous local planning and design projects and has served in leadership roles with The University of Iowa Museum of Art, the Housing Fellowship, and the Iowa City Public Art program. His deep knowledge of the campus’ evolution before and after the 2008 flood informs this architect’s-eye view of the spaces that define the university today.

Proceeds from this event support the Iowa Architectural Foundation’s mission to raise awareness of the value of architecture to Iowa communities. Learn more about our public programs at www.iowaarchfoundation.org or follow us on Facebook at @iowaarchfoundation.