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Brutalpest University, situated in the northeastern metropolitan region of New Orange City, stands as a preeminent institution dedicated to the art and science of architectural studies. Nestled north of Aeolus Remnants and Aboite neighborhoods, and east of Budapest, the university's prominence extends globally with a student body approaching 3,200, making it the world's largest school devoted to architecture.

Geographical Location and Access

Bounded by the Shai River to the west and south, the Shai-Ling Route 1 highway to the north, and the glaciated island of Nivosus to the east, Brutalpest University enjoys a strategic location serviced by the Hyperloop rail line and the intercity Quintus rail line.

History and Founding

Founded in the post-Overtaker War era of the 1930s, Brutalpest University emerged as a beacon of architectural innovation. Originating in a repurposed warehouse, the institution rapidly expanded its scope and influence.

Academic Divisions

Comprising four distinct schools, Brutalpest University caters to diverse academic pursuits:

- Hamilton College of Visual Design

- The Lord Drekar School of Finance

- The Le Corbusier Architectural College

- The Woodburn School of Computer Engineering

Academic Offerings

The university boasts a comprehensive range of academic programs, encompassing 13 bachelor's degrees and 11 graduate degrees. Fields of study include architectural design, construction, environmental planning, industrial design, interior design, landscape architecture, computer engineering, visual and graphic designing, accounting, and financial planning.

Student Housing

Brutalpest University provides student housing across three locations:

- Wilkie Dorm: A seven-story residence with 57 housing units, situated across from Le Corbusier Architectural College.

- Converted Single Family Homes: A collection of 22 homes, built in the '40s and '50s, adjacent to the Hamilton College building.

- Future Town: Constructed in 1967 with experimental design, this housing complex in the northeast corner of the campus offers 54 cutting-edge units.

Distinctive Facilities

Beyond academic structures, Brutalpest University hosts the Ender Center, a reception hall, and the Lobstrex Cathedral, a grand church renowned for hosting numerous weddings. These facilities contribute to the vibrant campus life and cultural richness of the university.

List of Structures

1. Hamilton College of Visual Design - A six-story brutalism-style building characterized by three distinct towers.

2. The Lord Drekar School of Finance - A large brutalism-style building featuring a distinctive rectangular central tower.

3. The Le Corbusier Architectural College - A brutalism-style building with a large square body and a unique separate stairwell tower connecting the first and fifth floors.

4. The Woodburn School of Computer Engineering - The smallest of the four schools, marked by an upper floor extending beyond the building's footprint in a large rectangular shape.

5. Wilkie Dorm - A seven-story building incorporating elements of art deco and brutalism design.

6. 22 Homes - Old bungalow-style homes, dating back to the 1940s and 1950s, purchased by the university and repurposed as student housing.

7. Future Town - Comprising three distinct buildings—Block 1, Block 2 (each with 24 apartments), and the Future Town row house (divided into 6 units). Known for its experimental avant-garde design, Future Town features numerous fountains, sunken gardens, and unique pathways.

8. Lobstrex Cathedral - Predating the university, this cathedral harmonizes with the overall aesthetic, featuring a stone-gray exterior and a large golden dome over the altar.

9. Quintus Line Station - A modest train station serving as little more than an open-air shelter.

10. Ender Center - A reception hall situated across the street from Lobstrex Cathedral, utilized by the university and the public for various events.

11. The Dr. Arthur R. Metz Carillon Tower - A distinctive bell tower located in front of Hamilton College.

12. Brutalpest Hyperloop Station - A small stop along the elevated rail line, positioned just south of Lobstrex Cathedral.

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-'''Brutalpest University''' is an architectural school headquartered in northeast metropolitan [[Oranjestad]]. The college consists of nearly 2,200 students, making it the largest school of architecture in the world.
+'''Brutalpest University''', situated in the northeastern metropolitan region of [[Oranjestad|New Orange City]], stands as a preeminent institution dedicated to the art and science of architectural studies. Nestled north of [[Aeolus Remnants]] and [[Aboite]] neighborhoods, and east of Budapest, the university's prominence extends globally with a student body approaching 3,200, making it the world's largest school devoted to architecture.
-==Academics==
+====Geographical Location and Access====
-Brutalpest University offers 13 bachelor's degrees and 11 graduate degrees through its three schools. Programs offered within these schools are architecture, building construction, environmental design and planning, industrial design, interior design, landscape architecture, and urban affairs and planning.
+Bounded by the Shai River to the west and south, the [[Shai-Ling]] Route 1 highway to the north, and the glaciated island of Nivosus to the east, '''Brutalpest University''' enjoys a strategic location serviced by the [[Hyperloop]] rail line and the intercity Quintus rail line.
-===School of Architecture + Design===
+====History and Founding====
-Programs in the School of Architecture + Design include architecture, interior design, industrial design, and landscape architecture. Through the school, students can earn Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees, which are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. The Bachelor of Architecture degree has been accredited by the NAAB, consecutively, since the 1957-58 academic year making it one of the oldest accredited architecture programs in the Shire. The School also offers professionally accredited degrees in Industrial Design (BS.IDS), Interior Design (BS.ITDS), and Landscape Architecture (BLA and MLA). Research-oriented degree programs include the Master of Science in Architecture and the PhD in Architecture and Design Research.
+Founded in the post-Overtaker War era of the 1930s, Brutalpest University emerged as a beacon of architectural innovation. Originating in a repurposed warehouse, the institution rapidly expanded its scope and influence.
-===School of Visual Arts===
+====Academic Divisions====
-The School of Visual Arts offers programs in visual communication design and studio arts, with concentrations in visual communication design/graphic design, creative technologies, 3-D animation, modeling, painting, ceramics, animation, and sculpture. Areas of study include the studio arts (B.F.A.), the visual communication design (B.F.A.), art history (B.A.), and the creative technologies (M.F.A.). The school's administrative offices are located in the Armory, one of Blacksburg's historic buildings.
+Comprising four distinct schools, Brutalpest University caters to diverse academic pursuits:
-===Baron Parson School of Construction===
+- '''Hamilton College of Visual Design'''
-The Baron Parson School of Construction is a joint venture between the College of Architecture and Urban Studies and the College of Engineering. It was founded with a donation from Real Estate mogul Baron Parson. It offers degrees in building construction and construction engineering and management. The school's programs are unique in that they blend building construction and civil engineering.
+- '''The Lord Drekar School of Finance'''
+- '''The Le Corbusier Architectural College'''
+- '''The Woodburn School of Computer Engineering'''
+====Academic Offerings====
+The university boasts a comprehensive range of academic programs, encompassing 13 bachelor's degrees and 11 graduate degrees. Fields of study include architectural design, construction, environmental planning, industrial design, interior design, landscape architecture, computer engineering, visual and graphic designing, accounting, and financial planning.
+====Student Housing====
+Brutalpest University provides student housing across three locations:
+- '''Wilkie Dorm''': A seven-story residence with 57 housing units, situated across from Le Corbusier Architectural College.
+- '''Converted Single Family Homes''': A collection of 22 homes, built in the '40s and '50s, adjacent to the Hamilton College building.
+- '''Future Town''': Constructed in 1967 with experimental design, this housing complex in the northeast corner of the campus offers 54 cutting-edge units.
+====Distinctive Facilities====
+Beyond academic structures, Brutalpest University hosts the '''Ender Center''', a reception hall, and the '''Lobstrex Cathedral''', a grand church renowned for hosting numerous weddings. These facilities contribute to the vibrant campus life and cultural richness of the university.
+====List of Structures====
+. '''Hamilton College of Visual Design''' - A six-story brutalism-style building characterized by three distinct towers.
+. '''The Lord Drekar School of Finance''' - A large brutalism-style building featuring a distinctive rectangular central tower.
+. '''The Le Corbusier Architectural College''' - A brutalism-style building with a large square body and a unique separate stairwell tower connecting the first and fifth floors.
+. '''The Woodburn School of Computer Engineering''' - The smallest of the four schools, marked by an upper floor extending beyond the building's footprint in a large rectangular shape.
+. '''Wilkie Dorm''' - A seven-story building incorporating elements of art deco and brutalism design.
+. '''22 Homes''' - Old bungalow-style homes, dating back to the 1940s and 1950s, purchased by the university and repurposed as student housing.
+. '''Future Town''' - Comprising three distinct buildings—Block 1, Block 2 (each with 24 apartments), and the Future Town row house (divided into 6 units). Known for its experimental avant-garde design, Future Town features numerous fountains, sunken gardens, and unique pathways.
+. '''Lobstrex Cathedral''' - Predating the university, this cathedral harmonizes with the overall aesthetic, featuring a stone-gray exterior and a large golden dome over the altar.
+. '''Quintus Line Station''' - A modest train station serving as little more than an open-air shelter.
+. '''Ender Center''' - A reception hall situated across the street from Lobstrex Cathedral, utilized by the university and the public for various events.
+. '''The Dr. Arthur R. Metz Carillon Tower''' - A distinctive bell tower located in front of Hamilton College.
+. '''Brutalpest Hyperloop Station''' - A small stop along the elevated rail line, positioned just south of Lobstrex Cathedral.