Cullinan Studio are committed to collaborative design to make fine architecture that fulfils the needs of the client, the users and those of the wider society.
On Monday night, Ted Cullinan and Johnny Winter gave a talk at Fitzwilliam College in Cambridge, on the concept design of the new library. The visitors were also given a guided tour of the newly completed library.
Extending on the east wing of Denys Lasdun's 1959 College masterplan, the new building is designed to create a place for study that reflects the peaceful landscape and that respects and enhances the adjacent architecture.
The library, which reached practical completion last week is due to have its collection installed over the next few months, with the building fully open to students after Christmas.
Last Friday, 17th April, saw the new Library at Fitzwilliam College reach it's highest point. The event was celebrated with a traditional 'Topping Out' ceremony. Ted and Lucy witnessed the top brick of the circular reading tower being laid by the Master of the College.
An apprentice builder lays the mortar.
The ceremony was attended by Fellows and staff from the College, representatives from the main contractor Kier Marriott.
The Master of the College laying the final brick.
Some champagne is added to the mortar.
Ted applauding the presentation of the silver trowels given to the Master and the Bursar of the College.
From left to right: Lucy Spencer, Johnny Winter, Ted Cullinan
View of the south end from the College grounds
Oversailing eaves next to the south tower
The reader tower with Douglas Fir soffits to the upper and lower eaves
The raised access floor in place
View from the second floor to the Lasdun dining hall
View in front of second floor window looking along zinc lower roof, Douglas Fir soffit boards above (temporary downpipes!)
Raised access floor to second floor
Zig-zag ductwork along the zig-zag facade
The reader tower
view from the library to the east wing of the 1959 Denys Lasdun College masterplan
An apprentice builder lays the mortar.
The ceremony was attended by Fellows and staff from the College, representatives from the main contractor Kier Marriott.
The Master of the College laying the final brick.
Some champagne is added to the mortar.
Ted applauding the presentation of the silver trowels given to the Master and the Bursar of the College.
Ted exploring the reader tower.
