Cambridge University Library is the main research library of the University of Cambridge. It is also the largest of 114 libraries within the University. The Library is a major scholarly resource for the members of the University of Cambridge and external researchers. It is often referred to within the University as the UL. Twenty-one affiliate libraries are associated with the University Library for the purpose of central governance and administration. It was build between 1931 and 1934 by Giles Gilbert Scott, who also designed the neighbouring Clare Memorial Court. American philanthropist John Rockefellow, American oil industry business magnate, industrialist, and philanthropist funded most of the project and persuaded Scott to add the distinctive front-facing tower. The building bears a resemblance to Scott's industrial architecture, including Bankside Power Station which is now Tate Modern.
The Sidgwick site was another discovery with examples of architectural design of Norman Foster and Sir James Frazer Stirling RA (22 April 1926 – 25 June 1992).
Although the History Faculty was the result of an architectural competition in 1963 and when completed in 1968 awarded a Royal Institute of British Architects Gold Medal in 1970 is a difficulty building to inhabit. It overheats and the windows don't fit well so there is not only a greenhouse effect but humidity is an issue.
The winning design was conceived by James Frazer Stirling and the resultant structure is almost identical to the original plans. However, after the competition, it was discovered that a part of the original site was unavailable to the University and the building was turned 90 degrees to fit the land available. The building is listed by English Heritage.
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