The Florey Building, Oxford, United Kingdom. Architect: Sir James Stirling, 1971. Exterior view, inner courtyard walkway.

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The Florey Building - possibly the boldest and most charismatic work of British modernist architect James Stirling - is to be restored and upgraded. Queen's College Oxford have launched an international competition inviting submissions for a scheme to bring this iconic building up to date for the 21st Century.

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