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CBRE and JLL have launched The Aspect Building to market ahead of a major refurbishment.<\/p>\n

The property should bring Grade A workspace, rooftop amenities and landscaped gardens to Edinburgh\u2019s west end. Extending to 60,000 sq ft in total, the building has 26,307 sq ft of available office accommodation.<\/p>\n

Construction is scheduled to begin later this month, with completion expected by the end of 2027.<\/p>\n

Owned by Cervidae and formerly known as Exchange Tower, the building is set to undergo a revamp designed by architect dMFK.<\/p>\n

Plans include enlarged dual entrances from Canning Street and Torphichen Street, courtyard gardens, a new steel-clad stair tower, refreshed communal areas, ‘wellness facilities’ and secure cycle storage. In terms of amenities, The Canopy is set to be a sixth-floor terrace and pavilion, available to all occupiers, with 1,292 sq ft of outdoor space.<\/p>\n

The refurbishment will target BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings through all-electric infrastructure, energy-efficient lighting and reuse of materials.<\/p>\n

\"Plans

Plans for the roof terrace<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

Maurice Roberts, senior investment and asset manager at Cervidae, said: \u201cOur 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Angela Lowe, head of office leasing for Scotland at CBRE, said: \u201cBusinesses 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis 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.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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