The Aspect Building launches to Edinburgh office market
CBRE and JLL have launched The Aspect Building to market ahead of a major refurbishment that will bring Grade A workspace, rooftop amenities and landscaped gardens to Edinburgh’s West End.
Extending to 60,000 sq. ft. in total, the building has 26,307 sq. ft. of available office accommodation. Construction is scheduled to begin later this month, with completion expected by the end of 2027.
Owned by Cervidae and formerly known as Exchange Tower, the building is set to undergo a comprehensive refurbishment designed by architect dMFK.
The building offers high-quality accommodation, shared outdoor spaces and facilities supporting well-being and active travel, as well as excellent transport connections in the city’s established Exchange District.
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 are set to further enhance the experience for occupiers.
The Canopy, a sixth-floor rooftop terrace and pavilion, will be available to all occupiers. With 1,292 sq. ft. of outdoor space and panoramic views across Edinburgh, it will provide a setting for informal meetings, events and time away from the desk.
The refurbishment will target BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings through all-electric infrastructure, energy-efficient lighting and extensive reuse of materials.
Available suites will range from 1,313 sq. ft. to 8,181 sq. ft. offering options for businesses of different sizes seeking a presence in the West End.
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, said: “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.”
Pictured: rendering of rooftop terrace
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