“The lines are all Mr. Trumbauer’s, but the shadows are all mine.”

- Julian Abele

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To recognize the contributions of Julian Abele, the university has named the main quadrangle encompassing the original academic and residential buildings Abele Quad. Abele Quad goes from the steps leading up to Clocktower Quad to the steps leading up to Davison Quad, and north to the Chapel Quad. More than 30 buildings and spaces designed by Abele are now part of Abele Quad, including West Union, the Perkins and Rubenstein Libraries, the West Campus residence halls and the Allen Building.

“Julian Abele brought the idea of Duke University to life. It is an astonishing fact that, in the deepest days of racial segregation, a black architect designed the beauty of this campus. Now, everyone who lives, works, studies and visits the heart of Duke’s campus will be reminded of Abele’s role in its creation.” —President Richard H. Brodhead