Saturday 29 September 2012

OXFORD - RADCLIFFE SQUARE - RADCLIFFE CAMERA

02 OXFORD RADCLIF CAMERA architeectureofeurop

This intriguing circular building is the Radcliffe Camera located in Oxford centre - designed by James Gibbs in an English Palladian style and completed in 1749.
01 OXFORD RADCLIF CAMERA architeectureofeurope

It is a private reading room for the nerby Bodleain Library.

03 OXFORD RADCLIF CAMERA architeectureofeurop

Really attractive design with apparent classical influences makes it look simillar to italian buildings of renaissance.

04 OXFORD RADCLIF CAMERA architeectureofeurop

05 OXFORD RADCLIF CAMERA architeectureofeurop

06 OXFORD RADCLIF CAMERA architeectureofeurop

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