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"The mere mention of an institution like Oxford University summons visions of centuries-old campus architecture, classic British academic culture, and, yes, a touch of the world of Hogwarts and Harry Potter. On a recent visit to Oxford and its 38 colleges, it was with great delight that I was able to tour the surprising and masterful St. Catherine's College. How ironic that despite being one of the newest colleges at Oxford, its buildings have been deemed among the most historic, receiving a Grade 1 listing in 1993.\n\nDesigned by the late Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, the school officially opened in 1962 and was one of the first at Oxford to admit women (in 1974). St. Catherine's distinguishes itself from other Oxford colleges with its open-plan quads, consistent use of modernist architectural vernacular, integrated landscape plan, and unique interiors. In fact, Jacobsen designed everything inside the buildings, from the famed high-back \"Oxford chairs\" to flatware, clocks, furniture, and all other accoutrements.\n\nClick through for an insider's tour of St. Catherine's. And special thanks to Sunmin Park and Mesrop Najarian, both doctoral candidates at Oxford, for their kindness.\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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