The detail

Founded in 1582, the University of Edinburgh is regarded as the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Given this rich tradition, the GRAHAM approach to each of the key projects we undertook centred on the subtle integration of the old with the new, balancing modern demands while retaining the historical character of the university. This was exemplified in the refurbishment and new build of the Grade ‘A’ Old College/Law School (£18.3m). The project, inclusive of a new library described as the “intellectual life blood of the building”, was completed in a single phase between November 2015 and November 2017. Transitioning from the academic to the sporting arena, we also constructed a new 1900m2 three-storey extension of the existing Centre for Sports and Exercise (£3.1m), providing a world-class conditioning and physical activity space. Underlining our versatility, we also completed the refurbishment of the internal courtyard at the Potterrow Mandela Centre over a four-month programme (£500k).