History Faculty Building, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England: presentation model

Part of:

Fonds: James Stirling / Michael Wilford fonds, circa 1939-2004
Series: James Stirling/Michael Wilford professional papers, [ca. 1948-2004?]
Sub-series: Architectural projects, 1951-2004
Project: History Faculty Building, University of Cambridge, Competition and Construction, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom, 1962-[2000], predominant 1963-1968

People:

James Stirling (Firm) (architectural firm)
Michael Wilford (associated architect)
James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

Title:

History Faculty Building, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England: presentation model

Date:

1963

Description:

model shows the site and immediate surroundings of the History Faculty Building, and interior elements including the library mezzanine and the galleries and escape stairs of the L-shaped block; the model was part of the 1963 competition entry, and shows the library roof oriented towards the south-west, rather than towards the south-east, as in the executed design; also shows a different design for the terrace to the north, and for the stairs flanking the brick end walls

Form:
models

Quantity / Object type:
1 presentation model(s)

Stage and Purpose:

presentation model

Extent and medium:

1 model

Technique and media:

Wood, plastic, graphite and metal

Dimensions:

model (largest): 57 x 67 x 15 cm

Reference number:

AP140.S2.SS1.D26.P30.1

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- Base of the model is surrounded by a metallic frame

Credit line:
James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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