We are still visiting Oxford, England, and have managed to see another notable college. Keble College, built in 1868-82, was designed by William Butterfield. The design of this college was quite controversial, and Butterfield's individuality and disregard for convention has never been forgiven by some to this day. One of the major differences (from other Oxford collegiate architecture) displayed in the buildings of this college is the use of brick instead of stone. This allowed Butterfield to create colored patterns and stripes, and resulted in one of the most impressive buildings of the Gothic Revival.
We are still visiting Oxford, England, and have managed to see another notable college. Keble College, built in 1868-82, was designed by William Butterfield. The design of this college was quite controversial, and Butterfield's individuality and disregard for convention has never been forgiven by some to this day. One of the major differences (from other Oxford collegiate architecture) displayed in the buildings of this college is the use of brick instead of stone. This allowed Butterfield to create colored patterns and stripes, and resulted in one of the most impressive buildings of the Gothic Revival.
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