Prominent Leith Walk office block is set for a facelift
February 13 2024
A major Edinburgh office building, completed in 2002 by Allan Murray Architects, is to undergo an extensive refurbishment to suit the needs of today's occupiers.
Located at the top of Leith Walk Calton Square will be given a new lease of life by development manager Ardstone Capital following the departure of its current tenants in April 2025.
Here the opportunity will be taken to remodel the current building, replacing the facade, lifts and entrances while retaining much of the structure and frame, with stone and other materials repurposed where possible.
Additional office space will also be created by employing more efficient floorplates without increasing the building height while also improving energy and environmental performance.
Craig McDonald, principal and managing director of Ardstone Capital UK, said: “While occupying a top-grade location, the existing building no longer provides office space that suits current occupier requirements and fails to meet current statutory requirements in several important areas. It also fails to engage with or contribute to the street life and immediate surroundings.
“Our proposals aim to address these issues and deliver an office building comparable to the best in Europe with the lowest possible carbon footprint."
The current roofscape and gardens will be enhanced as part of this process, with the heart of the building benefitting from a new courtyard or atrium.
Design concepts for the remodel will go on show from 20 February.
A new atrium will be carved out of the buildings heart
Additional office space will be squeezed from the site footprint
Ornamental planting and communal spaces contribute to an active roofscape
The current building is said to no longer meet technical standards or occupier requirements
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