Manchester School of Architecture

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Manchester School of Architecture
Chatham Studio Building, Manchester School of Architecture.jpg
The Chatham Studio Building
TypeArchitecture
Established1 September 1996 (1996-09-01)
Academic staff
University of Manchester (University of Manchester School of Environment and Development)
Manchester Metropolitan University
(Manchester School of Art)
Address
Kantorowich Building (University of Manchester)
Chatham Tower (Manchester Metropolitan)
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United Kingdom

The Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) is a School of Architecture, jointly administered by the University of Manchester and the Manchester Metropolitan University in the city of Manchester, England.

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The School was formed in 1996 with the merger of the architecture departments of the University of Manchester (then Victoria University of Manchester) and Manchester Metropolitan University. Students of MSA are classified as students of both universities and are issued with separate cards for each university, allowing them to use the resources and facilities of both institutions. Upon graduating the degree is awarded by both universities.

The School covers three main aspects of architectural education. An undergraduate course (BA Hons) which has exemption to the RIBA Part One exam; a professional postgraduate course (MArch) offers exemption to the RIBA Part Two exams; and finally a range of postgraduate Masters and PhD courses.

School

The Architecture and Planning Building, University of Manchester, Bridgeford Street, known as Kantorowich Building Manchester School of Architecture.jpg
The Architecture and Planning Building, University of Manchester, Bridgeford Street, known as Kantorowich Building

Researchers from the Manchester Architectural Research Centre (MARC) input directly into the graduate teaching. MARC is a multidisciplinary research team based at the University of Manchester: its staff and postgraduates are researchers in a variety of affiliated fields of study, and offer an interdisciplinary context for architectural research at MSA.

Graduation ceremonies of Manchester School of Architecture are held in turn annually at the University of Manchester and at Manchester Metropolitan University. For example, graduates of 2013 attended the ceremony with fellow University of Manchester students in the Whitworth Hall, while the 2014 graduation was held by Manchester Metropolitan University in an external rented venue.

Rankings

Since formation in 1996, of the 47 universities in the United Kingdom with RIBA accreditation, [2] the school was often ranked in Top 10. [3]

2017 MSA rankings (Architecture/Built Environment)
Ranking SystemWorldEuropeanNational
2017 QS World University [4] 642
2017 Guardian [5] 9
2017 Complete University Guide [6] 15

Kantorowich Building

The school occupies the Kantorowich Building (formerly known as the Architecture and Planning Building) which was opened in 1970. The architects were two professors of architecture, N. L. Hanson and R. H. Kantorowich. Though the exterior is plain there is an attractive courtyard inside with pools and formally displayed a Barbara Hepworth sculpture. [7] [8] Its neighbours are the Dental Hospital, the Business School and the Arthur Lewis Building. The B.15 Modelmaking Workshop was established within the basement of the building where it has served all architecture courses taught at the school since 1970. [9]

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References

  1. It has been named after Roy Herman Kantorowich, formerly Professor of Architecture in the university; Kantorowich and his colleague Hanson designed the building
  2. "UK Validated Schools List" (PDF). Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). 22 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  3. "QS World University Rankings for Architecture & Built Environment 2022". Top Universities. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  4. "QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 – Architecture / Built Environment". topuniversities.com.
  5. "University guide 2017: league table for architecture". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  6. "University Subject Tables 2017 – Architecture". Complete University Guide. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  7. Roy Kantorowich (1917–1996), an internationally acclaimed South African and British architect, town planner and educator.
  8. Hartwell, C. (2001) Manchester. London: Penguin; pp. 116-17
  9. "'B.15 Workshop'" Architectural Modelmaking, Design Development, Bespoke Design & Construction. Part of The University of Manchester (SEED School of Environment, Education and Development) & the Manchester School of Architecture
  10. Andrew Saint. "Roland Paoletti obituary | Global". The Guardian . Retrieved 5 April 2017.

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