A shimmering stainless-steel bridge of knowledge that weaves through Oxford’s historic spires.
St Antony's College is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. Founded in 1950 as the result of the gift of French merchant Sir Antonin Besse of Aden, St Antony's specialises in international relations, economics, politics, and area studies relative to Europe, Russia, former Soviet states, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, China, and South and South East Asia. The college is located in North Oxford, with Woodstock Road to the west, Bevington Road to the south and Winchester Road to the east. St Antony's had a financial endowment of £55.1 million as of 2021. Formerly a men's college, it has been co-educational since 1962.
Featured in Zaha Hadid Architects's definitive monograph, ZHA: Redefining Architecture & Design.
Visitor Guide
Walk through the public pathway beneath the building to see the 'mirror' effect of the stainless steel reflecting the garden.
From the college garden, looking up at the polished facade where the stainless steel meets the sky.
The Investcorp Building is part of the Middle East Centre. Access to the library is limited to students/researchers, but the exterior is visible from the public path.
The building's footprint was carefully adjusted to preserve a hundred-year-old Sequoia tree on the site.
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Design & Structure
Developed using ZHA's fluid geometry modeling to create a structure that 'flows' between existing historical buildings.
Electro-polished stainless steel cladding; glass-fiber-reinforced concrete interior walls.
The building acts as a bridge, spanning 120 meters with a minimal number of columns to protect the sensitive site archaeology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed St Antony's College, Oxford?+
St Antony's College, Oxford was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and completed in 1950. It is located in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Where is St Antony's College, Oxford located?+
St Antony's College, Oxford is located in Oxford, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.7632°, -1.2629°.
When was St Antony's College, Oxford built?+
St Antony's College, Oxford was completed in 1950. It was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.
Can I visit St Antony's College, Oxford?+
St Antony's College, Oxford is a real building in Oxford that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.