Basic Site Details Name: | George Watson's Technology Centre | City or county: | Edinburgh | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | Constructed opposite Micheal Laird's Music Department. Has a vaulted steel roof, and a glazed clerestorey giving views over the Pentland Hills. | Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | EDUCATION | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1994 | | Won award or awards | Runner up for the Edinburgh Architectural Association silver medal. | | Early 1990s | 1993 | Build/construction | |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | Campbell & Arnott | | A | Early 1990s | 1993 | |
ClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | George Watson's School Governors. | |
Related Buildings, Structures and DesignsParent Structure and SiteThis structure is related to the following parent structure or site (click the item to view details): | | Building name | Notes | | George Watson's College | CHECK Builder reference
Competition assessed by John Keppie.
Cost of winning scheme: £200,000.
Dunn's work comprised main school, lodge, gatepiers and rifle range
In the RIAS 1932 the architect is given as J B Dunn & Partners. |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Prospect | April 1994 | | | Spring Issue, issue no. 94, p6 | | Scotsman | 20 December 1993 | | | |
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