Pei’s campus work: modernism that behaves—quiet geometry that makes learning feel orderly.
Private, college-preparatory, coeducational, boarding school.
Featured in I. M. Pei's definitive monograph, I.M. Pei: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
Walk the transitions between buildings; the outdoor rooms and axial alignments are the real ‘design.’
Courtyard/quad view late afternoon for long shadows and readable proportions.
Private school campus; access may be restricted—view from public edges unless you’re an invited visitor.
Pei’s campus logic is modular: repeatable planning grids that keep expansion coherent over decades.
30–60 minutes
Design & Structure
Campus planning through modular grids, controlled axes, and durable detail standards enabling phased growth.
Brick/stone + modern glazing—materials chosen to fit campus context while staying unmistakably modern.
Conventional structure supporting flexible educational spaces; legibility comes from planning, not spans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Choate Rosemary Hall?+
Choate Rosemary Hall was designed by I. M. Pei and completed in 1890. It is located in Wallingford, United States.
Where is Choate Rosemary Hall located?+
Choate Rosemary Hall is located in Wallingford, United States. Its coordinates are 41.4577°, -72.8097°.
When was Choate Rosemary Hall built?+
Choate Rosemary Hall was completed in 1890. It was designed by I. M. Pei.
Can I visit Choate Rosemary Hall?+
Choate Rosemary Hall is a real building in Wallingford that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.