Scientific Block is a Grade C listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 7 May 1999. Hospital.

Scientific Block

WRENN ID: riven-tin-vale
Grade: C
Local Planning Authority: City of Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 7 May 1999
Type: Hospital
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Auldjo Jamieson and Arnott, 1929. Single storey, 15-bay, I-plan symmetrical hospital block with advanced outer bays in simple modern neo-Georgian style. Harled with artificial stone dressings and details. Set on level ground in the centre of lawned and wooded hospital grounds. Distinctive short Doric columns flanking porch and between bays of central section, with incised scalloped detailing at base and capital. Base course, eaves course. Mainly non-traditional large pane glazing in UPVC windows. Red tiled roof.

There is a simple functional 1920s interior (seen in 2014) retaining original layout with terrazzo floor and timber doors. Marble dedication plaque to hall.

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