Mitre & Turl Street, Lincoln College
Location: Oxford
Client: Lincoln College
Architect: TSH Architects with Donald Insall Associates
Value: £9M
The Mitre and Turl Street buildings form a group of Grade II and Grade II* listed properties owned by Lincoln College, Oxford.
Dating back to the 17th century, the buildings occupy a prominent location on Turl Street. The lower floors historically accommodated retail units and the well-known The Mitre public house, while the upper levels provided student accommodation. The project focused on refurbishing and upgrading the upper floors to provide high-quality living space for approximately 70 students.
The project site was located within a dense historic city centre environment with restricted access and limited working space, making construction sequencing particularly challenging. The complex arrangement of interconnected historic buildings required careful structural alterations to improve internal circulation. In addition, the entrance area contained significant archaeological sensitivity and numerous underground services, while adjacent basement areas restricted the loading that could be applied by new foundations.
The completed project successfully revitalised a complex historic building group while preserving its architectural character.
Refurbished student accommodation now provides modern, high-quality living spaces for around 70 students within the historic college setting. The new entrance building improves legibility and access from Turl Street, creating a clear focal point for the site. Careful engineering and conservation ensured that the historic structures were stabilised and adapted for long-term use.
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