Barnes Wallis Building

Barnes Wallis Building is an educational structure at the University of Manchester featuring two connected concrete sections with a prominent tower element. The ground floor houses the Student Union, while the first floor contains a refectory integrated into the podium section of the building.

The building was completed in 1966 and designed by architects Cruickshank and Seward as part of the university's campus development. It was named after the engineer who created the bouncing bomb technology, recognizing his contributions to engineering innovation.

The Large Assembly Hall functioned as a major concert venue where students could see live performances from famous musicians of the era. This made the building a central gathering point for the university community and helped shape the cultural life on campus during the 1960s and 1970s.

The building is located on the university campus and is easily accessible on foot from other campus areas. Access to certain sections may be limited since it remains an active educational facility serving the university community.

The tower incorporates an innovative floor layout that separates shared common areas from individual study bedrooms through a central circulation core. This vertical organization was a forward-thinking approach to student housing design that influenced later campus architecture.

Location: Manchester

Inception: 1964

GPS coordinates: 53.47520,-2.23220

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03