Munger Graduate Residences

Charles Munger, a University of Michigan alumnus and Harvard Law School graduate, made a transformative $110 million gift to U-M to bring his vision of an innovative residential environment for graduate students to life. As Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner at Berkshire Hathaway, Munger envisioned a housing model that fosters academic synergy and interdisciplinary collaboration, serving as a dynamic incubator for problem-solving. The result is the Munger Graduate Residence, an eight-story, 380,000 square-foot facility at the heart of the U-M campus, offering stunning panoramic views, including a direct sightline to the iconic Michigan Stadium.

Designed to enhance both academic and social engagement, the transdisciplinary residence accommodates over 600 graduate students in nearly 100  apartments.

Each 2,500-square-foot, seven-bedroom suite is outfitted with premium amenities, seamlessly balancing private study spaces with communal living areas. Sustainability is also a key feature, with eco-friendly design elements woven throughout the building.

IDS was brought into the project under unique circumstances. In February 2013, U-M approached principal Paul Stachowiak with an urgent request, IDS needed to spearhead the design of a major, high-profile residential project on an accelerated timeline. With a staggering $185 million budget and just seven months to complete the design phase, IDS rose to the challenge, delivering a forward-thinking living environment tailored for the next generation of graduate students.