3 Mansfield Road - Central Administration - University of Oxford

More documents

Recommendations

Info

THIS PAGE HAS BEEN LEFT BLANK 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford 28 Conservation Plan
4 VULNERABILITIES The ability of 3 Mansfield Road to fulfil a contemporary function 3 Mansfield Road was designed as the private house of a senior member of the University who, judging from spaces like the main hall, obviously intended it to be able to fulfil some public functions. As a result, the building has a useful mix of large and small areas, which are amenable to use as teaching/seminar spaces and offices. The 2007-09 extension offers facilities that could not be obtained without undesirable alteration within the main building and 3 Mansfield Road is now in a state where to a great extent it fulfils the needs and requirements of its occupants. The use of extensions means that the significant character of the internal spaces has largely been retained. The external elevations have been compromised to some degree, but the primary western and southern elevations have not been obscured or diminished by later construction: The important exterior character and several key interior elements of the building have survived to this point and this has only been possible because the building has remained in use and has been maintained and cared for. The building possesses aesthetic and historic value; however, it is by no means a static monument. By retaining a modern and relevant use, the upkeep and conservation of the heritage asset is funded and its continued existence and significance ensured. Under the current usage, the most important elements are not threatened, and its listed status ensures that any further alterations operate within the constraints of an accepted understanding of the building’s value as a heritage asset. 4.1 Accessibility The ability of 3 Mansfield Road to be accessed and enjoyed by anyone who has a legitimate right to use the building is central to its value as a heritage asset. The significance of the building is lessened if any person who wishes to legitimately use and enjoy the building is hampered in doing so by inadequate access provision. Unfortunately, as is commonly the case in buildings of this age, access provision to the 3 Mansfield Road is hampered by its original design. Access to the main entrance is via two steps (the second of which is a recent addition) with a Figure 10. The main entrance from Mansfield Road handrail. A disabled ramp is available on request, but there is no intercom. Fortunately, there is level access via the 2007- 09 extension at the rear of the building and from here there is lift access to each floor of the 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford 29 Conservation Plan
Page 1 and 2: 3 Mansfield Road Building No. 159 3
Page 3 and 4: 3 MANSFIELD ROAD, OXFORD CONSERVATI
Page 5 and 6: 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford 5 Conserva
Page 7 and 8: 1 INTRODUCTION 3 Mansfield Road was
Page 9 and 10: The original 1972 listed building d
Page 11 and 12: THIS PAGE HAS BEEN LEFT BL 3 Mansfi
Page 13 and 14: 2 UNDERSTANDING THE SITE 2.1 Histor
Page 15 and 16: the other parts of the larger plot
Page 17 and 18: There was a small extension constru
Page 19 and 20: 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford 19 Conserv
Page 21 and 22: 3 SIGNIFICANCE NPPF paragraph 128 s
Page 23 and 24: The northern elevation and the expo
Page 25 and 26: 3.4 Historical Significance 3 Mansf
Page 27: 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford 27 Conserv
Page 31 and 32: construction. The new extension ref
Page 35 and 36: 5 CONSERVATION POLICY Having establ
Page 37 and 38: not changed greatly since the build
Page 41 and 42: 6 BIBLIOGRAPHY 6.1 Government Repor
Page 43 and 44: Figure 6: Photograph by author for
Page 47 and 48: 7 APPENDICES Appendix 1 Listed Buil
Page 49 and 50: Map National Grid Reference: SP 517
Page 51 and 52: Appendix 2 Conservation Area Descri
Page 53 and 54: Aldate’s was designated on 23rd F
Page 55 and 56: Appendix 3 Chronology of 3 Mansfiel
Page 57 and 58: Appendix 4 Checklist of Significant
Page 59 and 60: Appendix 5 Floor plans Basement pla
Page 61 and 62: First-floor plan, orientated with n
Page 63: THIS PAGE HAS BEEN LEFT BLANK 3 Man

3 Mansfield Road - Central Administration - University of Oxford

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?