William Stone Building, Grade II listed residential building at Peterhouse, Cambridge, England
William Stone Building is an eight-story residential structure at Cambridge University made of brick with copper cladding. It contains twenty-four student rooms with en-suite bathrooms, ten faculty apartments, and storage areas available during academic breaks.
The building was completed in 1963 following a bequest from William Stone, an alumnus who lived from 1857 to 1958. Architects Leslie Martin and Colin St John Wilson drew design inspiration from contemporary ideas about vertical residential living.
The building honours William Stone, an alumnus whose bequest made its construction possible. It remains a visible reminder of how individual generosity has shaped the college's growth over time.
This building is part of Peterhouse College and is not open to the general public as it serves as student accommodation. You can view its architecture from outside and learn more about the college during organized walking tours.
Solar panels were installed during a 2007 to 2008 renovation, making it the first student tower at Cambridge to use sustainable energy solutions. This early adoption demonstrated the university's commitment to environmental responsibility in its existing buildings.
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