Dunelm House, Brutalist university building in Durham, England.
The concrete structure stretches across five levels along the River Wear bank, featuring angular forms and multiple terraces connected by a central staircase.
Architects Co-Partnership designed this Grade II listed building in 1966 under the supervision of engineer Sir Ove Arup, marking a period of university expansion.
The building functioned as a key music venue in the late 1960s, where the band Free composed their hit song 'All Right Now' after performing.
Students can access two bookable group study rooms on Level A and utilize Kingsgate on Level B as a study area that permits food consumption.
The interior layout incorporates a straight-line staircase running through all levels, creating an interior street effect within the concrete structure.
Location: County Durham
Architectural style: brutalism
Address: Durham Students Union, Dunelm House, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AN DH1 3AN DH1 3AN
GPS coordinates: 54.77331,-1.57182
Latest update: March 20, 2025 18:34
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