Cervidae has unveiled plans for a major refurbishment of Exchange Tower in Edinburgh’s West End.
Designed by dMFK, the building, which has been renamed The Aspect Building, extends to 60,000 sq ft and has 26,307 sq ft of available office accommodation.
The works will reimagine these suites alongside the communal spaces and occupier facilities. Plans include enlarged dual entrances from Canning Street and Torphichen Street, landscaped courtyard gardens, a striking new steel-clad stair tower and refurbished communal areas throughout. Wellness facilities and secure cycle storage will further enhance the experience for occupiers.
At the heart of the amenity offering will be The Canopy – a 1,292 sq ft, sixth floor rooftop terrace and pavilion available to all occupiers offering panoramic views across Edinburgh.
Maurice Roberts, senior investment and asset manager at Cervidae, said: “The Aspect Building presents an opportunity to give a prominent Edinburgh landmark a new future and bring something distinctive to the city’s office market. Our plans go beyond upgrading the office space. We want to create a building that businesses are proud to call home and that people enjoy working in, with welcoming arrival spaces, landscaped gardens and a rooftop terrace that makes the most of its exceptional views.”
Angela Lowe, head of office leasing for Scotland at CBRE, which alongside JLL has been appointed to market the space, added: “The Aspect Building will bring a compelling new option to Edinburgh’s office market. Businesses are looking closely at what their workplace offers, from the quality and sustainability of the space to its ability to bring teams together and help attract and retain talent.
“This redevelopment responds directly to those priorities. The combination of Grade A accommodation, shared rooftop amenities and excellent connectivity will give occupiers a strong reason to consider the building as their next home. Its launch is an opportunity for businesses to look ahead and secure space within what promises to be a distinctive addition to the West End office market.”
Craig Watson, director at JLL, said: “The rooftop terrace and pavilion will be a real point of difference for The Aspect Building, giving every occupier access to outdoor space with outstanding views across the city. Alongside the landscaped gardens, wellness facilities and upgraded communal areas, it will offer businesses much more from their working day. With Haymarket and the West End’s restaurants, cafés and hotels close by, The Aspect Building is set to combine the advantages of a central location with an impressive range of amenities.”
