Manchester School of Art, Art school and Grade II listed building in Manchester, England
Manchester School of Art is an art school and Grade II listed building in Manchester, built from sandstone with buff terracotta details. The facade shows symmetrical proportions with large gabled sections on each side.
The institution was founded in 1838 as the Manchester School of Design and initially occupied the basement of the Manchester Royal Institution on Mosley Street. A significant expansion followed in 1897 with updated architectural details.
The school is now part of Manchester Metropolitan University and houses departments for architecture, performance, design, fashion, and digital arts. You can see how students work across these different creative fields and how the spaces serve their various projects.
The building is located in Manchester's city center and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that some areas may be reserved for active academic activities, so it is best to check ahead about which spaces are open to the public.
The rear of the main building carries an 1897 extension with modern style decorations designed by W.J. Neatby. These red brick and terracotta ornaments show a different artistic character than the formal front facade.
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