Walton Street façade of Cohen Quad revealed

Wednesday 14th September was a big moment at Cohen Quad. During the day the scaffolding was gradually removed from the front façade on Walton Street, revealing the stunning new roof and the beautifully cleaned stonework. The original character of the building has been retained, as planned, and it was generally agreed by all the onlookers that the new roof with its dormer windows added to the aesthetics of the building.

The building positively glowed in the afternoon sunlight and the muted tones of the roof blended in well with the brickwork of the local housing.

As can just be made out, the front door has been lowered to street level and recessed so that visitors walk under the opening arch before being admitted into the new quadrangle.

Work will begin shortly to tidy up the footpaths and, in the next few weeks, we’ll see the scaffolding come down along Worcester Place.