Barnes Wallis Building, Educational structure at University of Manchester, England
The Barnes Wallis Building features two connected sections made of white concrete, with a tower structure rising above a horizontal podium element.
The structure, completed in 1966 and designed by Cruickshank and Seward architects, was named after the engineer who created the bouncing bomb.
The building's Large Assembly Hall served as a concert venue where performers like Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry, and The Who performed for students.
The ground floor contains the Student Union facilities, while the first floor houses a refectory integrated within the building's podium section.
The tower's design incorporates a specific floor plan that separates common rooms from study bedrooms through a vertical circulation core.
Location: Manchester
Inception: 1964
GPS coordinates: 53.47520,-2.23220
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:32
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