40 George Square, Modern university tower in George Square, Edinburgh, Scotland.
The fourteen-story structure rises 43 meters high, constructed with reinforced concrete, slate cladding, and Yorkstone materials in a modern architectural design.
Robert Matthew and RMJM architectural firm designed this educational building, which opened in 1963 as part of the University of Edinburgh expansion program.
The building functions as a Study Hub within the University of Edinburgh, providing spaces for academic development and collaborative learning activities.
Students access the facility using their university cards, with the building offering multiple lecture theaters, group study areas, and dedicated printing resources.
The structure features a sunken courtyard design with five seminar rooms surrounding a central space, following a £6.9 million renovation project.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1963
Architects: Robert Matthew, RMJM
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 14
Floors below the ground: 1
Elevators: 3
Height: 43 m
Made from material: slate, Yorkstone, reinforced concrete, glass
Part of: University of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.94320,-3.18665
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:46
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