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Aberdeen, Aberdeen University Campus, Sir Duncan Rice Library

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Library (21st Century)

Site Name Aberdeen, Aberdeen University Campus, Sir Duncan Rice Library

Classification Library (21st Century)

Canmore ID 316287

Site Number NJ90NW 2683

NGR NJ 93696 08287

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/316287

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View of QML showing 1982 extension in foreground and original 1965 building in the background. Behind is the replacement library designed by Danish architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, opened September 2011.
View of QML showing 1982 extension in foreground and original 1965 building in the background. Behind is the replacement library designed by Danish architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, opened September 2011.View of QML and new library from the west side of the Meston Building, focusing on original 1965 building and 1977-78 extension and showing pyramid skylights on entrance foyer.Oblique aerial view of Sir Duncan Rice Library, looking to the NE.General oblique aerial view of Aberdeen University Campus centred on the Sir Duncan Rice Library, looking to the NNE.View of QML showing 1982 extension in foreground and original 1965 building in the background. Behind is the replacement library designed by Danish architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, opened September 2011.View of QML and new library taken from Bedford Road car park.Oblique aerial view of Sir Duncan Rice Library, looking to the N.General oblique aerial view of Aberdeen University Campus centred on the Sir Duncan Rice Library with adjacent Science and Engineering Building, looking to the SW.2nd floor. View of atrium.View of QML and new library, focusing on original 1965 building and 1977-78 extension.View of QML and new library taken from Bedford Road car park.3rd floor. View of atrium.View of QML and new library taken from Bedford Road car park.View of QML and new library taken from Bedford Road. The three phases of construction of QML - original 1965 building, 1977-78 extension and 1982 extension - are seen from left to right.General oblique aerial view of Aberdeen University Campus centred on the Sir Duncan Rice Library with adjacent Science and Engineering Building, looking to the W.View of QML and new library from exterior staircase of 1968 extension to Meston Building.View of QML and new library taken from Bedford Road car park showing stairs down to basement level.View from south at night.View from south at night.General oblique aerial view of Aberdeen University Campus centred on the Sir Duncan Rice Library with adjacent Science and Engineering Building, looking to the NW.View of QML and new library showing pyramid skylights on QML foyer.Oblique aerial view of Sir Duncan Rice Library, looking to the NW.General oblique aerial view of Aberdeen University Campus centred on the Sir Duncan Rice Library with adjacent Science and Engineering Building, looking to the NNW.View of QML and new library taken from Bedford Road. The three phases of construction of QML - original 1965 building, 1977-78 extension and 1982 extension - are seen from left to right.Oblique aerial view of Sir Duncan Rice Library, looking to the ENE.General oblique aerial view centred on the Sir Duncan Rice library, looking W.1st floor. View of atrium.3rd floor. View across atrium.View of QML and new library. The three phases of construction - the 1982 extension, the 1977-78 extension and the original 1965 building - are seen from left to right.View from south at night.3rd floor. View across atrium.

Administrative Areas

  • Council Aberdeen, City Of
  • Parish Aberdeen
  • Former Region Grampian
  • Former District City Of Aberdeen
  • Former County Aberdeenshire

Activities

Watching Brief (15 March 2010 - 13 July 2010)

A watching brief was carried out between 15th March and 13th July 2010 during the final phase of groundwork for the construction of the new library building and for the installation of a storm drain running E-W for 26m from the W side of Elphinstone Road. No archaeological features or finds were evident.

Information from Oasis (mas1-113709) 15 November 2011

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Change Of Name (21 September 2012)

The official name of the new library at the University of Aberdeen was announced by the University on 21 September 2012, a year after the library opened its doors. The announcement was made three days ahead of its formal opening by Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, in her duties.

Sir Duncan Rice served as University Principal and Vice Chancellor from 1996 to 2010 and it was during his tenure that the £57 million library was commissioned, designed and financed.

Information from RCAHMS (NG), 26 September 2012.

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Project (1 January 2015 - 31 December 2015)

Survey work carried out on behalf of the Buildings of Scotland publications.

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