40 George Square, Modern university tower in George Square, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Description
40 George Square is a 14-story university building that stands 43 meters tall, constructed with reinforced concrete, slate cladding, and Yorkstone in a straightforward modern style. The structure contains lecture theaters, seminar rooms, and group study areas organized around a central sunken courtyard.
History
The building opened in 1963, designed by architect Robert Matthew and the RMJM firm as part of the University of Edinburgh's expansion during that era. It represents the optimistic modernism that shaped British university campuses in the post-war period.
Culture
The building functions as a Study Hub within the University of Edinburgh, providing spaces for academic development and collaborative learning activities.
Practical
The building faces George Square, where visitors can see the exterior and explore the sunken courtyard, though interior spaces are primarily for university members. The best approach is to walk around the building to appreciate its design and structure from the outside.
Did you know?
After a major renovation, the building was reorganized with a sunken courtyard that brings together five seminar rooms in an unusual spatial arrangement. This level change creates a sheltered outdoor space in the middle of a densely built university campus.
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