40 George Square
55°56′35″N 3°11′12″W / 55.94318°N 3.18665°W
| 40 George Square | |
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Interactive map of the 40 George Square area | |
| Former names | David Hume Tower, DHT |
General information | |
| Type | University tower block |
Architectural style | Scottish Modernism |
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland |
Construction started | 1960 |
Completed | 1963 |
| Owner | The University of Edinburgh |
| Height | |
| Height | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Reinforced concrete with brick infill |
| Floor count | 14 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Robert Matthew |
Architecture firm | Robert Matthew Johnson-Marshall & Partners (RMJM) |
Structural engineer | Blyth & Blyth |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect | Page\Park |
| Renovating firm | Balfour Beatty |
| Services engineer | Harley Haddow LLP |
40 George Square is a tower block in Edinburgh, Scotland forming part of the University of Edinburgh. Until September 2020 the tower was named David Hume Tower (often abbreviated as DHT). The building contains lecture theatres, teaching spaces, offices, a café and a shop.