Appleton Tower, High-rise university building in George Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The concrete tower rises eleven floors with three elevators and contains multiple lecture theaters that accommodate 1,200 students for educational activities.
Architect Alan Reiach completed the construction in 1966 as part of the University of Edinburgh's plan to establish science facilities in the George Square area.
The tower transforms into Fringe Central, designated as Venue 2, during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe each August to support performers and press activities.
Students access computer facilities at Absorb Cafe on the ground floor, which provides thirty workstations with Microsoft Office and internet connectivity.
The 2016 renovation added a glass-enclosed top level study suite for Informatics students and earned recognition from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Inception: 1966
Architects: Alan Reiach
Floors above the ground: 11
Elevators: 3
Part of: University of Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.94434,-3.18676
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01
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