40 George Square
University building in City of Edinburgh, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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55.94318°N 3.18665°W / 55.94318; -3.18665
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40 George Square | |
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Former names | David Hume Tower, DHT |
General information | |
Type | University tower block |
Architectural style | Scottish Modernism |
Location | Edinburgh, Scotland |
Construction started | 1960 |
Completed | 1963 |
Owner | The University of Edinburgh |
Height | 43 m (141 ft) |
Technical details | |
Structural system | Reinforced concrete with brick infill |
Floor count | 14 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Robert Matthew |
Architecture firm | Robert Matthew Johnson-Marshall & Partners (RMJM) |
Structural engineer | Blyth & Blyth |
Renovating team | |
Architect(s) | Page\Park |
Renovating firm | Balfour Beatty |
Services engineer | Harley Haddow LLP |
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40 George Square is a tower block in Edinburgh, Scotland forming part of the University of Edinburgh. Until September 2020 the tower was named David Hume Tower (often abbreviated as DHT).[1] The building contains lecture theatres, teaching spaces, offices, a café and a shop.