I've been doing some research and I'm thinking about applying to Oxford. This might be a weird preference, but I'm really drawn to newer, more modern buildings. Does anyone know which of Oxford's colleges is the most modern?
Sure, while Oxford University is known for its historic and traditional architecture, some colleges do have a more modern touch. You might want to look into St. Catherine's College, generally known as St. Catz. It is one of the newest and most modern colleges at Oxford, established in 1962.
St. Catz was designed by the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen and it's definitely a stand-out with its sleek modernist design. It incorporates open spaces with glass and steel structures and it's surrounded by lawns and water.
While the ambiance might be different from the traditional Oxford college, remember all colleges offer the high level of education the institution is known for and your choice should also take into account the academic offerings, culture and lifestyle each college provides.
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