the great hall is recognised as one of the finest examples of the victorian gothic revival style of architecture in australia, in a design that reflects, and harmoniously complements the university quadrangle of which it forms part. a feature of the great hall is the sloped roof, built in hammerbeam style to resemble that of westminster hall in london. the arched design of the roof is supported by six collar cedar beams, and is architecturally reminiscent of such british interiors as those of stirling castle, hampton court and etham castle, all equally typical of gothic constructions.