A refurbishment project has given a new lease of life to Edinburgh’s Stamp Office.
Located at 10 Waterloo Place – adjacent to Waverley Station and St James Quarter – the interior has been refurbished within the A-listed Georgian façade, with three floors now available for new occupiers.
In addition to new-look receptions and common areas, ‘substantial’ end-of-journey facilities for active commuting have been added at basement level. These include cycle storage, a drying room, a reFit wellness room incorporating Peloton bikes and changing and shower facilities.
Following the investment, the building is anticipated to achieve ActiveScore Platinum accreditation.
The upgrades have also improved the building’s energy performance, with a new EPC ‘A’ rating as a result of new heating and lighting systems on the fully refurbished 7th floor.
The interiors have a ‘de-furbished’ design, bringing the historic building in line with modern occupier requirements, including exposed ceilings with visible pipework and vents.
Stamp Office is owned by CityBee, the UK office joint venture between Europi Property Group and Trinova Real Estate, with Knight Frank and EYCO acting as joint leasing agents. Tenants include health technology business Current Health and digital design consultancy xDesign.
Toby Withall, office agency partner at Knight Frank Edinburgh, said, “Stamp Office is steeped in history and, combined with the prime location beside Waverley Station and St James Quarter, it is an attractive place for businesses to call home. This package of upgrades means the building’s accommodation is now perfectly matched to the style and amenities modern occupiers demand, focusing on employee wellness and sustainability in equal measure.
“The imbalance between the supply of office space in Edinburgh and demand continues, making refurbishment projects critical to ensuring new, top-quality space is available for businesses who want to set up a base here or relocate within the city.”
