University of Zimbabwe, Lusaka, Zimbabwe, Africa (1965)

Artist/Designer: , Anthony Chitty

Project Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Figure 1: Interior ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 )

Figure 2: Mingling bar ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 )

Figure 3: Mingling bar ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 )

Figure 4: Exterior ( Source | Accessed : August 11, 2023 )

Style/Period(s):
Modern

Primary Material(s):
Concrete

Function(s):
Education

Related Website(s):

UNZA Website | Accessed : August 13, 2023

Architectuul Page | Accessed : August 13, 2023

#SOSBrutalism Page | Accessed : August 13, 2023

Significant Date(s):
1960-1969, 1965, 1966, 1970-1979, 1970

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:

Additional Information:
The University of Zambia is a public university dating back to 1966.

Project Description:
The brutalist building is built like many schools of the time, with raised footpaths to avoid the streets.

Building Address:
Great East Road Campus PO Box 32379
Lusaka, Zambia

Supporting Designers/Staff:
Munnik, Dirk Visser, Ron Kirby, Dave Jack and Neil Grobbelaar - Collaborators

Significant Dates:
1965 - Construction began
March 17th 1966 - First intake of students
1970 - Construction complete

Associated Projects:

Tags:
Higher Education, University, Brutalism, Lusaka, Zimbabwe, Africa

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