Buildings

Not of Special Interest

Alumna artist Sarah Hardacre recalls her studies at the School of Art, the former Cromwell Road home, and the influence of place and architecture.

Originally designed as a dedicated computing centre, the Gilbert Rooms today are a somewhat overlooked part of the campus.

But here's the thing, a little fascinating nugget of detail concerning one of Salford's (and Greater Manchester's) finest Modernist buildings.

Investigative work has uncovered new details about Salford's first student halls of residence at Oaklands Road, designed by Tom Mellor.

The Maxwell Building signified a new found confidence for Salford, as well as the higher education sector, and society at large.