Speculative office development begins in Edinburgh

Work starts on CityWest office scheme on site of former Bank of Scotland Computer Centre

Article posted: 24 Nov 2011

Edinburgh based J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) has announced that construction has commenced at its c. 25,000 sq ft modern new build speculative development of office space in Edinburgh at CityWest. The development, which is part of a larger mixed use scheme incorporating 88 residential units, will comprise a five storey building with flexible floor plates ranging from 2,088 sq ft to 6,911sq ft and 20 secure car parking spaces. Completion is expected by Q3/4 2012.

CityWest is being built on the former Bank of Scotland Computer Centre on Robertson Avenue between the main arterial roads Gorgie Road and Slateford Road, with the City Centre and City Bypass being within 5 and 8 minutes drive, respectively. 

The office has been designed to a high specification with quality finishes throughout, terraced balconies, floor to ceiling glazing on the top levels, and an impressive double height entrance lobby. HAA Design has been appointed as interior design consultants for the reception and common part areas to ensure the development stands out from the pack. 

David Smart, Development Director at J. Smart & Co. Commented: “We are pleased to bring our latest office development in Edinburgh, CityWest, to the market. We have historically been able to adopt a counter-cyclical approach to development and avoid development lag. We look forward to what will be one of the few completions of a speculative office building in 2012.”

James Barr and Ryden are joint marketing agents for the scheme.

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