ABK slams Mather's Keble College extension

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An award winning single-storey building at Keble College, Oxford University may be demolished and rebuilt as a four-storey accommodation block if architects Rick Mather Architects is given permission. The new building has been heavily criticised by the designer of the original award winning structure, claiming it will totally conflict with the appearance of other buildings at the college.

Author: Taylor, David
Publisher: EMAP Architecture
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2000
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Architectural criticism

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Oxford U-turn over Bodleian Library 'theme park' plans

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Oxford University has withdrawn is plans to turn the Old Bodleian Library into a tourist attraction following objections. It is now considering drawing up a revised proposal for the project UKPd1.5 million scheme.

Author: Taylor, David
Publisher: EMAP Architecture
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2001
United Kingdom, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities

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Downing College scheme won by Bland, Brown and Cole

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The contract to design new facilities for Downing College, Cambridge, England, has been awarded to Bland, Brown and Cole. The redevelopment, which will include a sports hall, a social centre and around 100 graduate-accommodation bedsits, will be undertaken in units, creating small courts rather than a single large block. The work will be undertaken gradually as funds become available.

Author: Taylor, David
Publisher: EMAP Architecture
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1996
Contracts, Bland, Brown and Cole

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Subjects list: Universities and colleges, University of Oxford, Buildings and facilities
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