It is our mission to create an eye-catching environment which enhances living, learning, and working at American University. We seek to enrich the lives of those we serve through a safe, inviting, functional, comfortable and beautiful campus. American University is a diverse community located within Washington’s exclusive Upper Northwest. We meet Washington’s high expectations with the award-winning Arboretum and Gardens at American University and constructing attractive facilities with the most updated and technologically equipped classrooms for our students and faculty.
We take pride in our impressive scenery, part of a Campus Master Plan originated by Fredrick Law Olmsted, known as the “father of landscape architecture in America”. We aim is to continue in his footsteps by incorporating his original ideals and inspirations in making American University a premier learning environment.

Jerry Gager
Director,
Office of University Architect