University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area (1962): architectural model, 1962
Scope and Contents
1:500 scale architectural model of University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area, 1962 built for University of Edinburgh Development Committee by the Department of Architecture, under the direction of Percy Johnson-Marshall. The model measures W 184 cm x L 201 cm x H 30 cm and centres on the George Square area of the University. It features removable buildings and sections for demonstrating possible development options. The model was on display in the "An Expanding University" exhibition in the University's Adam House from 1963-1973 and is now a little dilapidated.
Dates
- Creation: 1962
Creator
Language of Materials
This material is in English
Physical Description
1 model
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the undefined: 3 metres
Physical Description
1 model
Archivist's Note
None
Sarah Higgins 09 June 2003
Creator
Subject
- Johnson-Marshall, Percy, 1915-1993 (professor of urban design and regional planning, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- Patterson, Campbell, 1933 -: (architectural technician, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- University of Edinburgh (Scottish University) (Organization)
- University of Edinburgh, Department of Architecture. Department of Architecture (1960-:) (Organization)
- University of Edinburgh, Development Committee. Development Committee (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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