Case Study

Birmingham University

Birmingham University

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Selectaglaze Ltd, Alban Park, Hatfield Road, st. Albans, Herts AL4 0JJ T: 01727 837271 E: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk www.selectaglaze.co.uk @selectaglaze Birmingham University Benefit: Warmer and quieter Type: Renovation Listing: Grade II* The Rt Hon Joseph Chamberlain was one of the main founding advocates of the University of Birmingham. It was awarded a Royal Charter in 1900, making it one of the first redbrick universities in England. It encouraged people from all backgrounds, religions and gender to attend on an equal basis - a radical concept for its time. Aston Webb and Ingress Bell began work on a construct of buildings in 1901 to include; a great hall and a semi-circular block of buildings for the mechanical engineering department. Their previous designs inclu

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