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4 de may. de 2024 · – Monument to philosopher Dugald Stewart (1753 – 1828) designed by William Playfair – Monument to mathematician John Playfair (1748 – 1819) designed by William Playfair – Monument commemorating the success of the vigil for the return of the Scottish Parliament, 1998
Hace 3 días · The site was used to construct Old College, the university's first custom-built building, by architect William Henry Playfair to plans by Robert Adam. During the 18th century, the university developed a particular forte in teaching anatomy and the developing science of surgery , and it was considered one of the best medical schools in the English-speaking world. [44]
- 1583; 440 years ago
- 41,250 (2021/22)
- Tounis College, King James' College
24 de abr. de 2024 · He expanded Islay House, with architect William Playfair hired to create a Baronial-style wing at the rear, which mainly served as servants quarters. However, Campbell's own poor financial...
8 de may. de 2024 · By understanding Playfair's self-conception as a London architect supervising projects in Scotland, the talk aims to begin shedding new light on the nearly 300 of his drawings purchased by Sir John Soane from Playfair's widow in 1794 and now held in the Museum's collections.
3 de may. de 2024 · 4. National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound Date built: 1858 Design: William Playfair Architect image © Adrian Welch National Gallery of Scotland by William Playfair. 5. Old College of Edinburgh University, Old Town various dates Design: various architects – Robert Adam; William Playfair ; Rowand Anderson Old College
23 de abr. de 2024 · El movimiento neoclásico, caracterizado por su revival de estilos clásicos griegos y romanos, ganó prominencia durante este periodo. Arquitectos escoceses como Robert Adam y William Playfair adoptaron este estilo arquitectónico, incorporando grandeza, simetría y elementos clásicos en sus diseños.
Hace 4 días · Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH7 5AA. Best time to visit. Inspired by a Greek temple of the Four Winds, the Playfair Observatory, also known as the Edinburgh City Observatory, was designed by William Henry Playfair in 1818. The first Astronomer Royal to work at the facility was Professor Thomas Henderson, who in 1834 ...
