Routledge - The Physical University: Contours of Space and Place

Explore how the physical environment shapes the identity of higher education in The Physical University: Contours of space and place in higher education. Published by Routledge as part of the International Studies in Higher Education series, this book examines how the world's great universities are defined by their physical form. While people often focus on teaching or research, the distinctive places where these activities occur send powerful messages about institutional identity. Because universities often remain rooted in the same locations for centuries, their architecture and layout become central to how they are perceived in the public imagination. This work looks at how the spaces within a university are transformed by the people who use them, turning physical structures into meaningful places. It is an essential read for those interested in how the built environment influences the academic experience and the long-term legacy of higher education institutions.