Lecture with Rick Mather: Transforming the Ashmolean

28 May 2009

Part of the South East Festival of Architecture

Rick Mather is the creative force behind the development of the Ashmolean Museum. His masterplan to the north of the original neo-classical building, designed by Charles Cockerell in 1845, will feature 39 new galleries, a rooftop cafe and a new education centre.

Mather explores the integration of old and new architecture in the heart of Oxford, a city renowned for its heritage. He will discuss the past, present and future architecture of the UK's first public museum, from Cockerll’s original designs to the practice's extensive new £61 million scheme which will transform the Ashmolean into a 21st century museum. Rick will also offer a brief review of the practice's other Oxford projects for Keble, Corpus Christi and The Queen's Colleges.

Lecture Details:

12 June, 6-7pm
Taylorian Institute, Oxford

Limited seating
Please arrive early to avoid disappointment

Taylorian Lecture Theatre
Taylor Institute Library
St Giles'
Oxford OX1 3NA
www.ashmolean.org
www.festivalofarchitecture.org
Tel: 01865 278000

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