Basic Site Details

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:
	Classification	Original classification?	Notes
	University
	Faculty building

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:
	From	To	Event type	Notes
	1973		Build/construction

People

Design and Construction

The 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
	Alan Reiach		A	1972
	James Stuart Renton		A	1972
	(Professor) George Alexander Macnab (misspelt McNab)		A	1973
	Alan Reiach Eric Hall & Partners		A	1973
	Eric Walker Hall		A	1973
	John ('Jack') Reid Oberlander		A	1973
	Leslie Douglas Mitchell		A	1973
	Peter Burnett Caird		A	1973
	William Alistair Miller		A	1973

Related Buildings, Structures and Designs

Parent Structure and Site

This structure is related to the following parent structure or site (click the item to view details):
	Building name	Notes
	Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton Campus	£10m scheme on 240 acre site. Project to extend over 7-10 years depending on the phasing of government spending for the scheme. Phase I incorporates the 'core' site over 70-acres, including playing fields. Construction planned along industrialised lines using precast concree units for flatted construction. Plans include a central library, 4 restaurants and accommodation for 1,200 students. A E Weddle designed the landscape.

References

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:
	Source	Archive name	Source catalogue no.	Notes
	Courtesy of Jack Oberlander	Information from interview with Yvonne Hillyard