Owens Park, Student residence tower in Fallowfield, Manchester, England.
The 19-floor concrete structure rises 61 meters above the Fallowfield district with residential blocks arranged around central courtyards and communal spaces.
Building Design Partnership completed the first phase of construction in 1964, creating accommodation for 1,056 students at the University of Manchester.
The entertainment block hosted regular student events, including the first performance of The Chemical Brothers in the tower ballroom during the 1990s.
The residential complex contained five blocks named Tower, Tree Court, Green Court, Little Court, and Mall, plus computer facilities and catered dining services.
The tower features a fibreglass relief named Cosmos I at its base, created by sculptor Mitzi Cunliffe who also designed the BAFTA award mask.
Inception: 1966
Architects: Building Design Partnership
Floors above the ground: 19
GPS coordinates: 53.44500,-2.21722
Latest update: May 14, 2025 16:49
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