Wolfson is a humanist college, located on the banks of the River Cherwell, well north of the city centre. Despite being one of the youngest colleges, it appears to have gained the best seat in all of Oxford, a site which encouraged the development of a punt harbor complete with a fleet of well-maintained punts, presided over by a student appointed Admiral of Punts. A tranquil setting well away from Oxford's tourist hordes - it's worth the ten-minute cycle ride from the Bodleian Library. The college owns two historic meadows on the opposite side of the river bridge which, due to "significant scientific interest", are protected. Beautiful green spaces. The architecture is made of modern, fresh and minimalist concrete, clad with crushed granite, avoiding the brutal excess of some contemporary structures. It sits with dignity among beautiful green spaces and well-kept gardens. The buildings offer great value for money, but end up looking a bit like a continental resort complex, positioned around three loose squares. From the beginning of construction, efforts were made to leave existing trees standing. The institution is reserved for mature graduates only. It was founded to provide places for the ever-increasing number of university students wishing to continue their studies and has around 608 men and women studying. Spouse accommodations are provided along with childcare facilities which Wolfson is passionate about. The nursery is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment in which children can develop at their own pace. Caregivers aim to achieve this in close consultation with parents. The college's humanist principles are evident in the recognition that all children have different needs and... at the center of the card... new vision of college with an instantly recognizable entrance. A functional ventilation tower breaks the horizontal rhythm of the existing buildings, suggesting the gatehouses of medieval Oxford. Architects Berman Guedes Stretton took cues from the original Powell and Moya buildings but also included suggestions from the college, which called for a more interesting roof shape than originally planned to echo the original dining hall. The architects introduced bands of granite and intersecting internal beam angles that appear to dance across the space they enclose. The effect is particularly dramatic in the auditorium, further enhanced by the tapered seating and chestnut finishes. Wolfson avoids the disruptive antics that college students can cause and provides a civilized, close-knit community of motivated, focused scholars in a supportive, liberal environment..