Faculty of History
1964-68
James Stirling, Architect


Controversial modern Cambridge building that had probelms with overheating, leaks, falling tiles, etc. This red brcik building with acres of glass features in most Histories of 20th Century architecture.

James Stirling also entered two architecture competitions in Cambridge - with no joy, at Churchill College (1958) and Selwyn College (1959).

Cambridge History Faculty : James Stirling


Sidgwick Site, view - Stirling's Library with Allies & Morrison building beyond

Cambridge Architecture



Context to the Cambridge Faculty of History:
University of Cambridge - Faculty of English, Sidgwick Site
2004
Allies & Morrison


Arts Faculties Campus: University of Cambridge Sidgwick Site
1959-61
Casson, Conder & Partners


Harvey Court
-
Leslie Martin with Colin St John Wilson
Seminal Modern building

Institute of Criminology Building: University of Cambridge Sidgwick Site
2005
Allies & Morrison


Cambridge University Law Library, Sidgwick Campus
-
Foster & Partners


Robinson College
1980
Gillespie Kidd & Coia


Faculty of Divinity Building, University of Cambridge - Sidgwick Site
2000
Edward Cullinan Architects


Another building by James Stirling - St Andrews University Halls of Residence

The Author
My connection with Cambridge, and specifically its architecture, goes back to childhood visits through to nine months working as an architect in the city. My father and brother both went to Downing College and my Aunt to Homerton College. I helped design new buildings at Homerton for RMJM Cambridge and new buildings at Hills Road Sixth Form College whilst at RH Partnership.
Adrian Welch



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