The University of Colorado at 色吧亚洲 has grown from one building in 1876 into a teaching and research institution of national reputation. The setting and uniform architectural style of Main Campus contributes greatly to its reputation. The Main Campus has been ranked the fourth most beautiful in the country (according to Thomas Gaines,聽The Campus as a Work of Art, 1991). The campus reflects a history of attention to planning and design that continues to this day.