Manchester School of Art, Art school and Grade II listed building in Manchester, England
The Manchester School of Art building combines sandstone ashlar with buff terracotta dressings and features a symmetrical facade with large gabled wings.
Founded in 1838 as the Manchester School of Design, this institution began in the basement of the Manchester Royal Institution on Mosley Street.
The school maintains five departments covering architecture, art and performance, design, fashion, and digital arts within Manchester Metropolitan University.
The 2013 expansion added the Benzie Building with new studio spaces and exhibition areas, enhancing the facilities for students and faculty members.
The 1897 extension includes Modern Style decorations by W.J. Neatby, executed in red brick and terracotta at the rear of the main structure.
Location: Manchester
Inception: 1838
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Website: http://artdes.mmu.ac.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.46970,-2.23820
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:03
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