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Radcliffe Camera, Oxford
The circular dome and drum of the Radcliffe Camera provides one of Oxford s most iconic sights, and is a distinctive landmark in a city full of distinctive landmarks! The camera (the word means simply room ) was built 1737-1749 with £40, bequeathed by Dr John Radcliffe, the royal physician. The Radcliffe Camera was intended to house a new library, and designs were called for from several leading architects, including Nicholas Hawksmoor (responsible for much of All Soul s College) and James Gibbs. It was Gibbs who won the competition, with his…
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Architecture is from the Latin word architectura, which is formed from the words for architect. So, what comes first, the architect or the architecture? Definition: The word architecture can have many meanings. Depending on the context, architecture can refer to: 1. any man-made building or structure 2. a man-made building or structure that is important, large, or highly creative 3. a carefully designed object, such as a chair, a spoon, or a tea kettle 4. a design for a city, town, park, or landscape 5. the art or science of designing and building…
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Gail Simmons, our Oxford expert, gives advice on the best things to see, do and visit in the city. For many first-time visitors, Oxford means the university. The atmospheric, golden-stone colleges, clustered around medieval streets, are irresistible, and most travellers will want to peek inside at least one. The charm of college-hopping in Oxford is that each has its own special character – only apparent once you’re inside – from the grandeur of Christ Church and Magdalen to the cosy intimacy of Corpus Christi. Attractions abound In Oxford - and…
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LDA Design leads the field in energy and infrastructure projects. Our approach seamlessly integrates development, design, sustainability, consultation, planning and environmental expertise. This means development solutions that respond positively to context, place and policy, and minimise impacts on the environment – and so increase the likelihood of securing consents. We combine creativity and responsiveness with a technical rigour and whole project understanding. Our approach adds value, informs project strategy and delivery, reduces risk and…
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An introduction to the range of Old English literature, from stirring tales of heroism, courage, and fellowship, to poignant elegies of love and loss; from passionately devout to earthily humorous. Examining the life and reign of Elizabeth I, from her troubled childhood to the death of the aged Virgin Queen. What do we really know of this iconic queen? Can her reign be accounted a success? In the nineteenth century Britain led the world in the dramatic process of industrialisation, but the consequences for British society were far reaching. How…
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The Centre is based in the Richard Hamilton Building, which also houses the School of Arts The Richard Hamilton Building The Publishing IT Suite in the Tonge Building Classes for the Publishing programmes take place at the Headington Campus of the University, including in the newly opened John Henry Brookes building. Facilities available to publishing students include a purpose-built IT suite with an interactive whiteboard and sound and video projection. All students have the opportunity to learn and use professional software such as Adobe InDesign…
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Drawings of Glasgow Herald Building by Charles Rennie Mackintosh Mackintosh s perspective view of the new Glasgow Herald Buildings (above, right) was displayed at the architectural exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in April 1894 and was again shown at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh in April 1895. Doorway at Glasgow Herald Building John Keppie Charles Rennie Mackintosh worked closely with his firm s senior partner, John Keppie (above), in the specialised and complex design of these 1894-1895 commissions. Contemporary sources…
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University open days are the best time to visit. The final undergraduate open day in 2016 will take place on Friday 16 September . All colleges participate in the University open days, and many colleges also hold their own open days and other events throughout the year. Teachers As part of the University of Oxford’s ongoing commitment to engage with schools, we have developed a programme to simplify communication between the University and all schools in the United Kingdom. Each Oxford college is linked to a Local Authority to ensure that each school…
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While New York City is renowned for its towering skyscrapers, the character of the city is defined by the style of its buildings. One glance at the skyline and it becomes evident that no two buildings are really alike and each lends the city a different flavor, making NYC one of the most architecturally diverse cities in the world. Here are the five styles that built New York—and a quick primer on where to explore each one. Often described as a refinement of Georgian Style, Federal or Adam architecture once dominated the American landscape. Typically…
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The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism marks the University of Oxford s commitment to creating an international research centre in the comparative study of journalism. Anchored in the recognition of the key role of independent media in open societies and the power of information in the modern world, the Institute aims to serve as the leading forum for a productive engagement between scholars from a wide range of disciplines and the practitioners of journalism. It brings the depth and rigour of academic scholarship of the highest standards…
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