Rutherford Building, Goldsmiths

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Integrating a heterogeneous corner of Goldsmiths' campus, the Rutherford Building considerably extends the university's 1980's library and provides it with a clear entrance. The building's location gives Goldsmith's a presence on busy Lewisham Way from which most of its other buildings are set back. Perforated aluminium vertical fins screen the north-east facing fully glazed facade that overlooks the road, providing privacy, filtering natural light and and eradicating glare on computer screens. Enclosed teaching spaces and administration are situated to the rear overlooking a small courtyard.

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Detail above the new library entrance

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Context

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Presence on Lewisham Way

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Detail of perforated metal fins

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First floor interior, naturally lit

City
London SE13
Use
Education
Client
Goldsmith's College, University of London
Status
Completed
Size
13,300 sqm
Awards

RIBA Awards 1998, Aluminium Architectural Awards AFA Award 1999

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Structure: Whitbybird Ltd

Services: Max Fordham LLP

Cost: Davis Langdon

Contractor: Mace

Photography: Dennis Gilbert/VIEW