Architecture, Conservation and Restoration
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Created For = PJM
Found in 37 Collections and/or Records:
George Square Redevelopment: plans: University of Edinburgh - preliminary layout of George Square, February 1955
File
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/6.11
Scope and Contents
1 copy of a layout plan (62cm x 75cm) by Sir Basil Spence showing the proposed layout for the George Square area of the University of Edinburgh at approximately 1:2500 scale. The plan includes the library, medical school, student's union and chapel.
Dates:
February 1955
George Square redevelopment: reports, 1960-1973
File
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/6.3
Scope and Contents
5 reports concerning proposals for the redevelopment of George Square by the University of Edinburgh. Included is the 1963 proposal for the whole of George Square, by Percy Johnson-Marshall, in his capacity as Planning Consultant to the University. Original photographs of scenic drawings by Alexander Duncan Bell and an architectural model, used as illustrations for this report, are included. Other reports are: proposals for disabled access by Percy Johnson-Marshall & Associates, and...
Dates:
1960-1973
Heriot-Watt University facade photographs, c1973
File
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/7.1.5
Scope and Contents
Large scale black and white photographic prints (maximum size 51cm x 60cm), which join together to show the full facade of the former Heriot-Watt University building in Chambers Street in Edinburgh. The adjacent Bank of Scotland, former dental hospital and Minto Street are also included. The statue of James Watt, later removed to the new Heriot-Watt University campus can be seen in situ as can busts of the founders of Heriot-Watt University: George Heriot and Leonard Horner. Some of the...
Dates:
c1973
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
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The Percy Johnson-Marshall Collection
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Percy Johnson-Marshall Associates
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University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
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University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
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Plans of Chambers Street development, Edinburgh
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Plans: National Library of Scotland feasibility studies
National Library of Scotland, 1973
File
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/7.1.4
Scope and Contents
Set of copy drawings on transparencies (A1 size) showing the National Library of Scotland and the former Heriot-Watt University building in Edinburgh. There are 2 plans showing the former Heriot-Watt University building and the surrounding buildings at 1:200 scale. 1 of these plans shows the existing utilities while the other shows relative heights and surface information. Two of the plans show photographic elevations of Bristo Church, the National Library of Scotland and Heriot-Watt...
Dates:
1973
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
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The Percy Johnson-Marshall Collection
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Percy Johnson-Marshall Associates
/
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
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University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
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Plans of Chambers Street development, Edinburgh
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Plans: National Library of Scotland feasibility studies
Papers of the University of Edinburgh Development Committee, 1962-1985
Sub-Series
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/A/3
Scope and Contents
Papers of the University of Edinburgh Development Committee consists of:
- committee papers and reports, (1962)
- committee minutes and papers, (1976-1984)
- miscellaneous sub-committee papers, (1978-1985)
- Old College courtyard and stone cleaning, (1976-1978)
Dates:
1962-1985
Plans: National Library of Scotland feasibility studies, c1971-1973
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Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/7.1
Scope and Contents
Plans: National Library of Scotland feasibility studies consists of the following sets of plans and photographs:
Chambers Street - plans as existing, (1971)
Heriot-Watt site, (c1971)
perspective drawings of planned additions to the National Library of Scotland (c1971)
National Library of Scotland, (1973)
Heriot-Watt University facade...
Dates:
c1971-1973
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
/
The Percy Johnson-Marshall Collection
/
Percy Johnson-Marshall Associates
/
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
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University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
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Plans of Chambers Street development, Edinburgh
Plans of Chambers Street development, Edinburgh, 1925-1973
Sub-Series
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/7
Scope and Contents
Chambers Street development consists of:
- plans: National Library of Scotland feasibility studies, (c1971-1973)
- plans: Proposals for the new Museum of Scotland, (1925-1973)
- report on the Argyle Brewery Site, (1973)
Dates:
1925-1973
Plans: Proposals for the new Museum of Scotland, 1925-1973
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Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/7.2
Scope and Contents
Plans of proposals for the Museum of Scotland consists of:
- plans: Royal Scottish Museum, (1925-1957)
- plans: proposed National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Museum extension, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, (1970)
- plans: proposed National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland, (1973)
Dates:
1925-1973
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
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The Percy Johnson-Marshall Collection
/
Percy Johnson-Marshall Associates
/
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
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University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
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Plans of Chambers Street development, Edinburgh
Press: press releases, 1950-1962
File
Identifier: PJM/LCC/B/1
Scope and Contents
Incomplete file of press releases issued by London County Council. These relate to the Council's housing, architecture and town planning functions. The subjects encompass housing policy, housing developments areas, Comprehensive Redevelopment Areas and provision of public buildings. Individual projects featured include: housing developments in Wandsworth; construction of a number of new schools; redevelopment of Stepney / Poplar, Elephant and Castle and Deptford; and the South Bank...
Dates:
1950-1962
Report on the Argyle Brewery Site, 1973
File
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/7.3
Scope and Contents
Reports by Ian G Lindsay & Partners into the history of the disused Argyle Brewery site and a development proposal for student housing on the site. The reports were produced as part of the plans for redevelopment of areas around Chambers Street by the University of Edinburgh.
Dates:
1973
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
/
The Percy Johnson-Marshall Collection
/
Percy Johnson-Marshall Associates
/
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
/
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
/
Plans of Chambers Street development, Edinburgh