Author: Harriet Cross

Eye sore, landmark, home. Call it what you want but Towers is undeniably iconic. Built in 1965 and designed by Gollins Melvin Ward Architects, this accommodation hall has been standing for 59 years. So could it seriously be torn down before celebrating its 60th birthday? Recent rumours that have been spreading around campus seem to suggest so, but is any of it true? Thousands of students have made lifelong friends and memories in this pretty unique building. Despite getting a notably bad rep due to its debatably dull exterior, Towers appears to have more to offer than what meets the…