Architecture of Oxford

Professor William Whyte Introduces Oxford's New Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.

Today, HENI Talks is presented by Dr. Eugene Rogan, Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at the University of Oxford. In this film, Dr. Eugene Rogan explores Zaha Hadid's architectural masterpiece: the Investcorp Building at St Antony's College. Discover how Hadid's innovative design seamlessly integrates modernity with Oxford's historic fabric, and how its sinuous stainless-steel form unites disparate Victorian structures while also respecting the surrounding landscape, even curving around a century-old sequoia. Completed in 2015, this building now serves as the Middle East Centre, housing state-of-the-art facilities including a 117-seat lecture theatre, library, and archive spaces. Through Dr. Eugene Rogan's expert insights, this film reveals the challenges and triumphs of introducing contemporary architecture to Oxford's traditional setting. Subscribe to HENI Talks for more architectural deep-dives, art, and design stories that inspire. 🎥Watch more •HENITalksLatestFilms Let us

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Beautiful aerial and interior views of the Andrew Wiles Building, home to Oxford Mathematics, opened in 2013.

An animation of the new building, created by the construction company Laing O'Rourke. Blavatnik School of Government

Reciting a tale I heard from Gregory Bateson... BBC Writer/presenter: Stewart Brand

Arne Jacobsen's St Catherine's College, Oxford is perhaps his best work, and certainly the best preserved, even after 50 years. Film commissioned by Skandium.

An animation of a walk down Walton Street

A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Oxford's vast main library, the Bodleian, and how its staff are working to make this ancient institution ready for future generations of readers.

The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter is one of the most significant development projects the University of Oxford has undertaken for more than a century. Learn more about the project here: