University of London redevelopment and architect's appointment
This file contains correspondence and notes regarding the redevelopment of the University of London precinct, as designed by architects Leslie Martin and Trevor Dannatt. Leslie Martin's original design proposed a new library be built as a narrow 'wing' running to the north of the existing building,...
| Order number: |
SOAS/EST Box 2 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
Feb 1959-Dec 1960 |
| Level: |
File |
| Format: | Archive |
| Main author: | University of London; School of Oriental and African Studies |
| Order number: |
SOAS/EST Box 2 |
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| Summary: |
This file contains correspondence and notes regarding the redevelopment of the University of London precinct, as designed by architects Leslie Martin and Trevor Dannatt.
Leslie Martin's original design proposed a new library be built as a narrow 'wing' running to the north of the existing building, through Woburn Square. After the design was rejected, Denys Lasdun was suggested as the architect of the University of London's new plan. Correspondents include: Lord Radcliffe; University of London; Leslie Martin; Denys Lasdun; Charles Tarling; SOAS
This file contains notes and correspondence discussing Leslie Martin's design and justifications for its rejection, as well as correspondence regarding recommendations for Denys Lasdun's appointment as architect, and subsequent initial conversations regarding the project. It also contains the re-appointment of Charles Tarling of Adams, Holden & Pearson architects, to design the fourth floor extension and a new wing rather than a new library building. Also includes undated staging plan alternatives for the precinct redevelopment. |
| Main author: | University of London; School of Oriental and African Studies |
| Previous numbers: |
173/3 |
| Extent: |
1 folder |
| Arrangement: | Original order |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Copyright: | The Royal Institute of British Architects own copyright for Leslie Martin and Trevor Dannatt archives. The RIBA also owns the copyright for Denys Lasdun's drawings (copyright for Lasdun's non-drawing material is owned by the Lasdun Estate). Copyright for other records in this file rests with respective record creators/ organisations and their Estates. Contact SOAS Special Collections for further information. |
| Language: | English |
| Scripts: |
Latin |
| Format: | Archive |