This week we pursue our exploration of James Wyatt started last week. Today we focus on his work at Oxford.
Initially, Wyatt designed in the Palladian style and the Romanesque classical style. Later in his career, he turned towards the Gothic style. Towards the end of his career he turned to the Greek classical style.
In 1792 he was appointed Surveyor-General making him the most prominent architect of that time. Indeed he became so popular that his reputation was at times affected due to the lack of time he had to give a project.
He earned the nickname “Wyatt the Destroyer” as some of his restoration work could sweep away much of the original building.
Holywell Music Room
1780, Oxford
Brasenose College
1780, Oxford
Worcester College
1783, Oxford
Christ Church
1785, Oxford
Oriel College
1791, Oxford
Balliol College
1793, Oxford
Merton
1794, Oxford
New College
1794, Oxford
Radcliffe Observatory
1794, Oxford
Magdalen College
1795, Oxford
