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University of Birmingham. Sir Aston Webb, GCVO, CB, RA, FRIBA (22 May 1849 – 21 August 1930) was a British architect who designed the principal facade of Buckingham Palace and the main building of the Victoria and Albert Museum, among other major works around England, many of them in partnership with Ingress Bell.
- Architect
- University of Birmingham
Originalmente, eran los edificios de los departamentos de física y química y la Biblioteca Harding Memorial. El esquema fue alterado por la torre del reloj independiente ("Old Joe") de más de 100 metros de altura y la estructura más alta de Birmingham hasta 1966. En 1926, sir Aston Webb diseñó la capilla de Ellesmere College, Shropshire.
- Británica
- 21 de agosto de 1930 (81 años), Londres (Reino Unido)
- Londres
24 de ago. de 2020 · Opened to students from autumn 2015, the new Aston Webb Student Hub sits at the heart of the University campus. The Hub boasts a modern reception with an interactive booking system, an information zone and a suite of one-to-one consultation rooms.
Sir Aston Webb (1849-1930), whose slight appearance belied his leadership qualities and energy, was widely considered to be one of the Victorian period's most "talented, successful and significant architects" (Allinson 248).
Aston Webb’s grand semi-circle of buildings conceived for Birmingham university in 1900 was the original redbrick campus. But only four of its five neo-Byzantine pavilions were ever built. Now Glenn Howells Architects and Bam have finished the job. Building reports. Birmingham University.
13 de jul. de 2022 · We welcome you to explore the corridors and spaces of the Aston Webb Building to discover more about research at Birmingham and how it has made a difference in the world. You can find further information about how to visit including accessibility information on the exhibition event page.
24 de oct. de 2018 · 24 October 2018. Words: Isabelle Priest. Royal Gold Medallist’s Gothic Revival Victoria Law Courts instilled sense of heritage in young city. Revealing the Courts’ original majesty, a sculpture of Queen Victoria surmounts the main entrance. Credit: Edward Moss. RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner 1905. Victoria Law Courts, Birmingham, 1891.
