Bhutan on the Border - The University of Texas at El Paso
With nearly all of UTEP’s 97 buildings characterized by classic Bhutanese design, UTEP’s unique architecture offers visitors a glimpse of the beauty and serenity of Bhutan itself on the U.S.-Mexico border.
About Bhutan - The University of Texas at El Paso
UTEP's campus is known for its striking architecture, inspired by the Himalayan mountain-top fortresses of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Nearly all of the buildings on campus incorporate Bhutanese architectural elements—massive sloping walls, high inset windows, overhanging roofs, and darks bands of brick inset with mosaic-tiled mandalas.
The Original Four - The University of Texas at El Paso
As the campus continues to expand to accommodate for the growing student population and innovations in research, all buildings are constructed in the elegance of Bhutanese architecture. Gallery THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
UTEP History: UTEP Architecture - University of Texas at El Paso
Oct 1, 2024 · National Geographic article read by Kathleen Worrell that inspired the Bhutanese architecture of UTEP.
Guide to MS001 The University of Texas at El Paso Bhutanese Style ...
The UTEP Bhutanese Style Architecture Collection dates 1910s – 2008, bulk 1967 – 2000s. Types of records include photographs, publications, correspondence, drawings of UTEP buildings, and other printed material.
UTEP’s History - The University of Texas at El Paso
Bhutan on the Border. The Bhutanese Architecture of The University of Texas at El Paso. Learn More
The University of Texas at El Paso Tour - webcontent.utep.edu
The Bhutanese architecture of The University of Texas at El Paso has been associated with the campus since its earliest days. Photographs from an article about Bhutan, “Castles in the Air,” in the April 1914 issue of National Geographic inspired the architectural style of the campus.
The Bhutanese Architecture
bhutan on the border main content. the bhutanese architecture. health sciences and nursing building. pedestrian overpass. chemistry and computer science building. mike loya academic services building. undergraduate learning center. interdisciplinary research building. the university of texas at el paso.
Traditions - Division of Student Affairs - The University of Texas at ...
The Senior Ring was unveiled in 2003 and features symbols unique to the University: Bhutanese architecture, the “M” on the Mountain and Paydirt Pete. Eligible students and alumni receive them at the Official Ring Ceremony during commencement-week festivities.
Humanities Collaborative - The Art of Storytelling through …
Each piece of Bhutanese architecture has a deeper story behind it, as there is a connection between architecture and Buddhist values. The structural environment of the building determines the inner well-being and are usually painted with distinctive colors …