Edinburgh Informatics, Potterrow University Project News, Architect, Images, Crichton St Facility Photos

Informatics IT Building, Scotland : Architecture

Edinburgh University Department on Crichton St

2 Mar 2009

Address: Appleton Tower, 11 Crichton St, Edinburgh EH8 9LE

Phone: 0131 650 5194

Photos: Joseph Smith, Siteco Lighting, 2nd March 2009:

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Potterrow Images © Keith Hunter, 261108:

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Potterrow photographs © Adrian Welch, 14 Jul 08:

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Information below from Edinburgh University:

“A brief overview of the school and the key areas we are involved in including research, teaching and commercialisation.

Our Vision
Our vision at the School of Informatics is to retain and strengthen our position among the top five world-leading centres of research and teaching in computation, information and cognition.

The School
Informatics is one of seven schools in the College of Science and Engineering, at the University of Edinburgh.

Information about how the School was formed is available in our alumni Edit article, History Makers: Informatics.

The School provides a fertile environment for a wide range of studies focussed on understanding computation in both artificial and natural systems.

With over 450 academic and research staff and over 850 students, the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is the largest in the UK and one of the largest in Europe.”

http://www.ed.ac.uk/informatics/about/welcome

Edinburgh Informatics images © Adrian Welch 27 Mar 08

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photographs © Adrian Welch

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Potterrow photos © Adrian Welch 12 Jan 08 images

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photo © Adrian Welch

Potterrow – 4 Aug 07 images
Site photos by Adrian Welch as some of the facades start to complete:

South facades:
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Edinburgh Informatics photos © Adrian Welch

South facades at east and west corners respectively:
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West facades:
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North facade:
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East facades:
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North section under construction:
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Context to east:
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View from Arthur’s Seat:
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building photo © Adrian Welch, 27 September 2007

Potterrow – Apr 06 images
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Site images taken from webcams on the Appleton Tower:
http://www.inf.ed.ac.uk/building/construction/

Potterrow – Sep 05 images
Old Town Scottish Architecture

Edinburgh School of Informatics – original building gutted in the Old Town Fire:

Edinburgh School of Informatics
Edinburgh Old Town Fire : image by Adrian Welch

INSPACE The Informatics Exhibition Space Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh Exhibition space within the new Department of Informatics, by Reiach and Hall Architects

Awards:
Scottish Design Awards 2010 Commendation
http://www.reiachandhall.co.uk/Project/Arts_Cultural/inspace_01.html

Informatics Forum

About the Forum
The landmark Informatics Forum is a centre for innovation and interaction.

About the building

The Forum represents phase 1 of the Potter Row Development. This project is one of the major components of the University’s masterplan framework for George Square / Bristo Square. The framework, prepared by RMJM Associates, was endorsed by the City of Edinburgh Council Planning Committee in June 2004. The building was officially opened by the then First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond.

The new building totals approximately 25,000 sqm. Its three principal users are:

– The School of Informatics
– The College of Humanities and Social Science
– The University Student Support Services

Prizes and awards

The Forum has won the following prizes:

Scottish Design Award, Chairman’s Award for Architecture
Scottish Design Award, Public Building Award
Royal Institute of British Architects Regional Award
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Scotland Sustainability Award
RICS Scotland Project of the Year Award
Edinburgh Architectural Association Building of the Year, Commended
British Council for Offices Regional Award for Best Corporate Office Building
Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, Andrew Doolan Prize ‘Best Building in Scotland’
Carbon Trust Commendation for Sustainability

Potterrow Building Designs

Contemporary Potterrow Property Designs – recent architectural selection below:

Links related to Potterrow
Old Town George Square Library – Sir Basil Spence
Edinburgh University

Appleton Tower Edinburgh – Alan Reiach, Eric Hall & Partners
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh University Science Facility: image by Adrian Welch

Edinburgh University Student Centre – Morris + Steedman Architects
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh University Student Centre: image by Adrian Welch

Old College Old College – Robert Adam Architect
old college dome
Edinburgh University Old College: image © Adrian Welch

Kings Buildings Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions – Hurd Rolland
Erskine Williamson Building
Building image from Hurd Rolland Architects

Alexander Graham Bell Building – Hurd Rolland
Alexander Graham Bell Building
Building image from Hurd Rolland Architects

William Rankine Building – Hurd Rolland
William Rankine Building
William Rankine Building: images by Yahya Islami, from Hurd Rolland Architects

Edinburgh Informatics connection – Fire Comment

Edinburgh Informatics Images released by Bennetts Associates Jun 2005 + Apr 2006

Scottish Capital Building Designs

Scottish Capital Property Designs – selection:

Potterrow Apartments

Edinburgh School of Informatics context : Central Mosque Building

Photos for the Edinburgh Informatics Building page welcome

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