CBRE and JLL have launched The Aspect Building to market ahead of a major refurbishment designed to 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. The works will ‘reimagine’ these suites alongside the communal spaces and occupier facilities, whilst also increasing the profile of the building. 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 will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment designed by architect dMFK. Plans include enlarged dual entrances from Canning Street and Torphichen Street, landscaped courtyard gardens, a new steel-clad stair tower, and refurbished communal areas throughout. Wellness facilities and cycle storage will aim to further enhance the experience for occupiers, alongside a sixth-floor rooftop terrace and pavilion.
The refurbishment will target BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings through all-electric infrastructure, energy-efficient lighting, and extensive reuse of materials.
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, 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.”
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.”
