7 Bristo Square by Morris & Steedman
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Morris & Steedman, 1966-73.
7 Bristo Square was built as a student centre 1966-73 by Morris & Steedman. Concrete modernism with stilts and ribbed towers.
It has been altered several times since. Photo by George from 1978: www.flickr.com/photos/georgeupstairs/6028104925
A booklet about this celebrated partnership can be downloaded from Historic Scotland: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/architectsvolume1.pdf
Scottish Architects www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=400368
In 2009 the university put forward a master plan document suggesting these buildings be demolished. See page 3: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/meetings/id/3815/university...
In January 2018 it was announced £8.4 million would be spent creating a new Health and Wellbeing Centre at 7 Bristo Square. www.ed.ac.uk/students/inspiring-students/we-are-investing
In 2013 the university announced plans to spend £3.4m on improvements to the McEwan Hall and Bristo Square.
www.urbanrealm.com/news/4305/University_of_Edinburgh_subm...
Redevelopment started in April 2015. The square has been fenced off and the trees felled. The skateboarders have to find a new home. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/skateboarders-mark-en...