Analyse Oxford architecture and discover how the original architects composed their designs, along with the often-forgotten meanings they put into them. Featuring guest lectures from both practitioners and academics.
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Can we re-frame heritage loss? This transdisciplinary course will explore how to manage transformative change in the historic environment to generate both ecological and cultural benefits. Join online or in-person to stay on top of emerging ideas.
From the oldest to the brand new, join us for this walking tour to examine Oxford's remarkable buildings.
Through illustrated talks and walks on foot around Oxford, we shall explore the history and architecture of Oxford, and in particular the extraordinary group of historic colleges of the University that date from the 13th to the 21st century.
This course provides an introduction to the legal and ethical issues arising in the art and cultural heritage sectors today. Aimed at all those engaged in the art world, it will outline principles and practices, exploring cases from the UK and beyond.
Explore the evolution of the English garden from the Norman conquest of 1066 to the present day. Discover the people and ideas which have influenced that evolution, from monastic and castle gardens to everyone's garden in a democratic age.
With the reopening of the magnificent post-fire restoration of the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris we will look at the impact which French medieval architecture had on the cathedrals of England including Canterbury, with a study visit to Lichfield.
Journey along the Thames to explore Britain’s diverse range of architectural styles and types of buildings on its bank – from castles and churches to country mansions, civic buildings and industrial warehouses.
Explore British Modernism through the Brutalist architecture of the 1950s and 1960s. Discover iconic buildings and uncover the bold design principles that define Brutalism in Britain.
Join us to explore the rich and dazzling architecture of the Italian Renaissance in three key cities. We will investigate the differing ways in which the classical styles of the Renaissance found expression in Florence, Rome and Venice.
Explore the history of gardens and uncover how their design and creation have always reflected wider social and economic forces – from politics and religion to travel and conflict.
Delve into historic urban landscapes, mastering spatial analysis techniques in this 2-day course. Uncover layers of history and culture, enriching your professional skill set. Learn how the layout of cities helps to shape movement, interaction and trade.
