| Central Hall | |
|---|---|
 Central Hall, viewed from Greg's Place, Vanbrugh College | |
 | |
| Alternative names | The Spaceship (colloquial) |
| General information | |
| Type | Examination Hall and Lecture Hall |
| Architectural style | Brutalism |
| Location | Heslington, York |
| Coordinates | 53°56′49″N 1°03′10″W / 53.94706°N 1.05291°W |
| Construction started | 1966 |
| Construction stopped | 1968 |
| Owner | University of York |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Robert Matthew and Johnson-Marshall & Partners |
| Structural engineer | Robert Owston |
| Other designers | John Speight (designer) Michael Gibbs (assistant designer) Henry Robert Humphreys (acoustical consultant) |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Central Hall, University of York |
| Designated | 22 August 2018 |
| Reference no. | 1456551 |
Central Hall (colloquially known as "The Spaceship" for the similar appearance to a UFO)[1] is a building of the University of York, England, designed by John Speight in the brutalist style. It was constructed in 1966–1968. The Hall is seen as a tour de force of the university, appearing on merchandise and often used as a background for university publicity. It is Grade II listed.[2]
- ^ "My time choosing York for my degree". University of York: Student voices. 6 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Central Hall, University of York". Historic England. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
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