Alan Turing Building

The Alan Turing Building is a mathematics research center at the University of Manchester with five floors and a grey zinc exterior. Inside, it contains teaching rooms, seminar spaces, computer clusters, and a café called Code in the central atrium.

The building opened in 2007 as part of an expansion project originally called AMPPS. It was created to house the School of Mathematics, Photon Science Institute, and Jodrell Bank Centre under one roof.

The building's rooms are named after mathematical pioneers like Frank Adams and Bernard Lovell, reflecting how the institution honors scientific achievements. Walking through the corridors, you notice these dedications woven into the daily academic life.

The ground floor houses teaching rooms, computer clusters, and administrative services that help orient visitors through the building. The layout is straightforward, with clear pathways and signage making it easy to navigate the different sections.

The roof features a photovoltaic array that generates solar power to run the building's operations. Most visitors don't notice this sustainable feature at first, but its impact on daily operations becomes clear once you learn about it.

Location: Manchester

Inception: 2007

Architects: Sheppard Robson

Floors above the ground: 5

Part of: University of Manchester

GPS coordinates: 53.46800,-2.23142

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02