Manchester University - Architecture & Planning Building

[Smo]

Anyone know anything about the history of this building? Built in the 1960's I think

Apparently it was quite well received in its time, but looks ugly as hell now.

[Comdot]

this?
http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=973
http://www.skyscrapernews.com/images/pics/973MathematicsandSocialSciencesBuilding_pic2.jpg

[Smo]

no the one i was looking at is a low riser just off oxford road. I'll have a look for a picture.

[flange]

Information here about the Manchester School of Architecture and about the building in question.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_School_of_Architecture