University House, Berkeley

The University House is a building on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. Designed by the architect Albert Pissis, it was formerly the home of the president of the University of California, but is now the home of the Chancellor of the Berkeley campus.

University House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Berkeley Landmark No. 161
University House
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Location	Oxford St., Berkeley, California
Coordinates	37°52′28″N 122°15′44″W
Area	2.6 acres (1.1 ha)
Built	1911
Architect	Albert Pissis
Architectural style	Mediterranean villa
MPS	Berkeley, University of California MRA
NRHP reference No.	82004652[1]
BERKL No.	161
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	March 25, 1982
Designated BERKL	February 25, 1991[2]

It is actually the only residence in the campus's central core, as all student housing lies outside the core campus, but within walking distance. The Chancellor and his/her spouse usually live in the private quarters on the second floor of the home, while the ground floor is used for receptions and other events. The home features art on loan from the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. "Berkeley Landmarks". Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association. Retrieved March 4, 2013.