When the Pevsner Guide for Lancashire: Manchester and South-East was published in 2004 it included a description of the Chapman building.  It said of it that it had, " ... a South Bank look about it."  That seems hard to understand when you look at it in the image above, taken in May of 2013.  However, if you look at the images below (shown with the permission of the University of Salford) taken in the 1970s you can see the point of that comparison.

The change of appearance is the result of a major refurbishment and the addition of new extensions completed in September of 2012.  The university says that, "The outdated 1960s building has been completely transformed into a stylish and modern space with excellent green credentials.  Students now enjoy six lecture theatres equipped with the very latest technology and large screen displays, a series of learning and breakout spaces, plus a Fairtrade café with views across the campus.  The poor energy performance of the building has also been tackled to significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy bills while providing a huge improvement in the student experience."  The Fairhurst Design Group were responsible for the work on the Chapman Building.

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