The Jackson Library at Exeter College, University of Oxford, has been Highly Commended at the Civic Trust Awards 2025, which recognise projects that benefit the communities and places around them. The jury citation noted:
"The scheme not only resolves functional challenges but also elevates the user experience through rigorous attention to detail and fine craftsmanship. The oak winding staircase, with its concealed fixings and impeccable finish, exemplifies the project's focus on craftsmanship. Hidden doors in the annex reading room, designed with brass-inset tracks, add an element of surprise and delight, blending practicality with elegance."
Civic Trust Awards judges
The project was designed with Donald Insall Associates for Exeter College, with Todd Longstaffe Gowan, Webb Yates, Laurence Owen, Ridge and Partners and DHA. Our thanks to the jurors for their visit to the college in Oxford. Joe Dent attended the awards ceremony at IWM North with Donald Insall Associates.