Designed by architects Austin-Smith:Lord and completed in 2010, this new building on Wellington Road South is part of the Phase 1 development of the college.
"Phase 1 provides Stockport College with new, state of the art workshop accommodation as part of a multi-phase redevelopment strategy that encompassed the entire city centre campus. To maximise built accommodation on this relatively small site the buildings front the edges of the site around a central service yard, incorporating plant space, classroom accommodation, specialist workshops, cafeteria and changing facilities.
Bold cantilevered forms are used to maximise the floor space above ground floor and allow access into the adjacent street whilst opening up routes through the campus. The blocks are clad in a limited palette of robust materials to reflect their workshop use and create a commanding presence along a major route in to the centre of Stockport. Anthra zinc and precast concrete provide solidity, whilst long elevations of glass channels provide abundant, glare free natural light."
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A contribution to Skywatch Friday and Weekend Reflections.
This building isn't the most attractive in my taste, but the way you took your picture really change the perspective... It feels like the sky goes right through it, like there is windows on it... Nice shot indeed.
ReplyDeleteVery good reflections make this a more attractive building.
ReplyDeleteA rather unusual design. Our campus also tends to get very modern buildings in the most recent additions, but not quite like that.
ReplyDeleteGreat reflection shot ~ gorgeous sky, clouds!
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
I like how the sky colors are reflected in the windows.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting design! I love the reflections of the sky.
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