Library And Arts Tower, University Of Sheffield is a Grade II* listed building in the Sheffield local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 March 1993. University library. 35 related planning applications.

Library And Arts Tower, University Of Sheffield

WRENN ID
solemn-cornice-starling
Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
Sheffield
Country
England
Date first listed
30 March 1993
Type
University library
Source
Historic England listing

Description

SHEFFIELD

SK3487SW WESTERN BANK 784-1/22/930 Library and Arts Tower, University 30/03/93 of Sheffield

II*

University library and linked arts tower. 1959 (library) and 1962-5 (arts tower). By Gollins, Melvin Ward and Partners. Library clad in Portland stone on brick base; glazing with turquoise tint; flat roof. Arts tower fully glazed in transparent and obscure glass panels with metal mullions. Flat roof. Library of square plan with one main floor above ground containing reading room and further stack floors below. Arts tower of rectangular plan, lecture theatres in basement; departments above. 18 storeys high. Curtain walling with solid panels below window sill height. Library with floor to ceiling glazing to reading room with thick painted mullions closely spaced. Portland stone strip above (deep) and below (narrower). Entrance fully glazed with gallery. (Aldous Tony: Architecture of the Gollins, Melvin Ward Partnership).

Listing NGR: SK3416987437

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