Edinburgh Public Library, Scottish Capital Building Photos, Architect, Location, Renewal date, Picture

Edinburgh Library Architecture

Public Building in Edinburgh Old Town, Scotland design by Bennetts Associates Architects

post updated 3 July 2023 ; 10 January 2022 ; 13 Aug 2013

Location: 7-9 George IV Bridge

Design: Bennetts Associates, Architect

Bennetts Associates appointed to re-work Edinburgh Library

Edinburgh Central Library Renewal

13 August 2013 – Bennetts Associates’ Edinburgh studio has been commissioned to undertake a feasibility study for Edinburgh Central Library.

Foyer proposal – sketch:

photograph © Adrian Welch

The library, housed in a Grade B listed building in the centre of the city has been serving Edinburgh for more than 100 years and has been developed piecemeal over the years to expand and meet changing requirements.

Bennetts Associates is drawing up a strategy for a major refurbishment which will reconfigure the existing facilities to improve accessibility and provide Edinburgh with a modern library that retains the best of its historic fabric. Early ideas include looking at the potential for a new cultural hub in The Vaults below George IV Bridge and a rooftop restaurant.

Existing building – external view on George IV Bridge:

photograph © Adrian Welch

Speaking about this property refurbishment commission James Nelmes, Associate in the Edinburgh studio, said; “It has got to the point that to do nothing isn’t an option for the library. We’re excited to be working with the team there to explore the potential the wonderful building offers to create new facilities for Edinburgh’s people and the many who visit each year.”

Edinburgh Central Library Renewal image / information from Bennetts Associates Architects

Edinburgh Public Library

Location: George IV Bridge
Dates built: 1887-90
Design: George Washington Browne Architect

photo © Adrian Welch

National Library Edinburgh – a building also located on George IV Bridge

image © Adrian Welch

View from outside the building looking south down George IV Bridge towards Augustine Church:

photograph © Adrian Welch

Another related building in the Scottish capital city: Edinburgh University Library

An interesting property located close by to the south east: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge

Located close by to the north: Missoni Hotel Edinburgh, George IV Bridge / Royal Mile (High Street)

photograph © Adrian Welch

National Library of Scotland, Causewayside
Design: Hypostyle Architects

Causewayside building image from Hypostyle Architects

Mitchell Library Glasgow, west of the city centre, facing the M8 motorway (which is in an undercut).

National Monument of Scotland

Edinburgh Buildings

Dance Base

image : Steffen Schefer

Edinburgh Airport

image from Reid Architecture

City Travel Inn Edinburgh

photograph : Steffen Schefer

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