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School of Architecture
Oxford Brookes University
TypeSchool of Architecture
Established1927
Parent institution
Oxford Brookes University
Head of SchoolChristina Godiksen
Students700
Location
Oxford
,
England
CampusHeadington
AffiliationsRIBA
ARB
Websitearchitecture.brookes.ac.uk
School of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University

The Oxford School of Architecture is a school of architecture at Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England. Founded in 1927 by John Henry Brookes.[1][2] it is one of the largest architecture schools in the United Kingdom, with around 300 students and 70 staff. The school has become one of the most competitive architecture schools, ranking in the top 50 Architecture schools in the world in the 2015 QS World University Rankings.[3]

The school also houses the RIBA Studio a program facilitated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to facilitate the registration of architects who are working in the field of architecture within the United Kingdom.

History

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The school was formed in 1927 by a small group of architects in Oxford, following a rejection from the University of Oxford to establish a architecture school in the city, due to the aftermath of the 1926 United Kingdom General Strike. The architects then approached John Henry Brookes, who agreed to form the school, named the Oxford School of Architecture. There were three students, two women and one man. One woman left after the first year to get married, but the school grew to one of the largest in the country.[4] The department also have a society called the Doric Club founded the same year as the school itself in 1927.[5]

The school is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects, and the Architects Registration Board[6]

Specialist study

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Centre for Development and Emergency Practice. CENDEP was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize[7] and is well known for its program for humanitarian practitioners, some of which are delivered in cooperation with UNITAR.[8][9] CENDEP provides an academic setting for the study of cities, humanitarianism and refugees. Singer and activist Annie Lennox is patron of the Master's Course in Development and Emergency Practice.[10]

Oxford Architecture Society

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The school has a student-run society called the Oxford Architecture Society also known as 'OxArch'. It hosts a variety of guest lectures, workshops, competitions, films and socials throughout the academic year.[11]

OSA Magazine

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Established in 2014 and published three times a year, the student-led OSA magazine offers a platform for students to publish original and edited articles and projects related to the theme of each issue. The magazine was founded by post-graduate students Rob Dutton and Lauren Kehoe. Subsequent editors include Adrian Alexandrescu (2015–2016), James Barrell (2016–2017), Sonia Tong (2016–2017), Jing Zhi Tan (2017-2018), Kate Ridgway (2017-2018), Maria Mavrikou (2017-2018) and Robert Antony Cresswell (2017-2018). The magazine is supported by Robin Partington and Partners and Assael Architecture[12]

Heads of School

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* Christopher

  • John Stevenson (?-2003)[13]
  • Mike Jenks (2003–2005)[14]
  • Mark Swenarton (2005–2010)[15]
  • Matt Gaskin (2010–2020)[16]
  • Christina Godiksen (2021-)[17]

Notable staff

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  • Prof. David Greene (Archigram)[18]
  • David Grindley[19]
  • Prof. Rajat Gupta – Professor of Architecture and Climate Change[20]
  • Prof. Nabeel Hamdi – Author, humanitarian and winner of UN Habitat’s Scroll of Honour[21]
  • Andrew Holmes – Artist[22]
  • Prof. Mike Jenks – Emeritus Professor, Co-founder of OISD[23]
  • Prof. Paul Oliver MBE – Vernacular encyclopaedia[24]
  • John Stevenson – Deputy Head of Architecture and Head of Design (Architecture)[25]
  • Christopher Nash – Managing Partner of Grimshaw Architects

Notable alumni

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Honorary

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References

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  1. ^ "School of Architecture". Oxford Brookes. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  2. ^ "Timeline". Oxford Brookes. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  3. ^ "World University Rankings by Subject 2015 – Architecture / Built Environment". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  4. ^ https://www.brookesalumni.co.uk/page.aspx?pid=1079 [dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Doric Club". Oxford Brookes. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  6. ^ "UK Schools of Architecture with courses validated by the RIBA" (PDF). Royal Institute of British Architects. 30 September 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 May 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  7. ^ CENDEP web page Archived 4 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Centre for Development and Emergency Practice – Organization Contacts – Professional Resources – PreventionWeb.net
  9. ^ "MA or PGCert in Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding at Oxford Brookes University". Oxford Brookes University. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  10. ^ Annie Lennox Archived 27 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 January 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ "Home". osamag.co.uk.
  13. ^ Oxford Brookes University (2002). BE Volume 1 – 2002. Oxford: Oxford Brookes University, pp.3.
  14. ^ Oxford Brookes University (2003). BE Volume 3 – 2003. Oxford: Oxford Brookes University, pp.2 .
  15. ^ Architects' Journal (2005). Swenarton to head Oxford Brookes. Architects' Journal, 24 March 2005.
  16. ^ Architects' Journal (2005). University home > School of Architecture > Staff > Mark Swenarton. University of Liverpool. Accessed 1 June 2017
  17. ^ "Christina Godiksen – School of Architecture – Oxford Brookes University - Oxford Brookes University". www.brookes.ac.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  18. ^ "Professor David Greene — School of Architecture — Oxford Brookes University". architecture.brookes.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013.
  19. ^ "David Grindley — School of Architecture — Oxford Brookes University". Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  20. ^ "Prof Rajat Gupta — School of Architecture — Oxford Brookes University". architecture.brookes.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012.
  21. ^ "Prof Nabeel Hamdi — School of Architecture — Oxford Brookes University". architecture.brookes.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 14 November 2011.
  22. ^ "Andrew Holmes — School of Architecture — Oxford Brookes University". architecture.brookes.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014.
  23. ^ "Prof Mike Jenks — School of Architecture — Oxford Brookes University". architecture.brookes.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 20 April 2012.
  24. ^ SOAS, University of London
  25. ^ "John Stevenson — School of Architecture — Oxford Brookes University". Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  26. ^ "Richardrogers.co.uk" (PDF).
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