In five years, a lot can change…
What began as a small team of three in our Edinburgh office has grown into a team of more than thirty, delivering over 25 commercial fit-outs and transforming over half a million square feet of workspace across the city, and the country.
Since Wallace Whittle’s management buyout, this growth has been shaped not just by scale, but by a shift in how workplaces are designed, delivered and experienced. Today, our Edinburgh team creates spaces that balance performance, sustainability and the needs of the people who use them every day.
Over the past five years, the Edinburgh team has delivered over 25 fit-outs across the city, with commercial office space emerging as a defining area of expertise. These projects span a diverse client base but share a common goal: creating workplaces that support performance, wellbeing and long-term adaptability. From contemporary financial offices to sustainability-led headquarters, each project reflects a tailored approach, underpinned by strong technical delivery and close collaboration with clients and design teams.
“The expectations of commercial workspace have shifted significantly over the past five years. Clients are no longer just looking for functional offices, they want environments that support wellbeing, attract talent and align with their sustainability ambitions. Our role is to bring all of that together, delivering spaces that perform technically while genuinely enhancing the day-to-day experience of the people using them.” Stephen Osborne, Edinburgh Director, shared with us.
Royal London, saw the transformation of the top five floors at 80 Fenchurch Street in London into a high-quality, future-focused workplace. The space brings together staff offices, breakout areas, meeting suites and a dedicated client environment, all designed to support both day-to-day operations and wider business engagement.
Through the integration of advanced building services and alignment with BREEAM and WELL standards, the project prioritises environmental performance, air quality and user experience. Achieving an EPC rating of ‘A’ and WELL Platinum, the development reflects a holistic, sustainability-led design approach. You can read more about Royal London’s Fenchurch Street office here.
The success of the project has led to continued collaboration with Royal London, including further work within their Edinburgh office portfolio.
Alongside landmark projects such as Royal London 80 Fenchurch Street, our Edinburgh team has delivered a wide range of commercial fit-outs across the UK, each tailored to meet our clients’ specific needs while maintaining a consistent focus on quality, performance and sustainability. Such as:
- Virgin Money, Glasgow
- Burges Salmon, Edinburgh & London
- Rathbones, Edinburgh & Glasgow
- Edinburgh Fringe HQ
- Dickson Minto
- Anderson Strathern
- and many more…
Five Years On
Reflecting on the past five years, the growth of our Edinburgh office has been shaped not only by the number of projects delivered, but by the strength of the relationships built along the way. From early commissions to repeat collaborations, our work across the commercial sector has allowed us to develop a deep understanding of what our clients need from their spaces, both now and in the future.
Operating from Thistle Street has positioned the team at the heart of Edinburgh’s commercial landscape, supporting a wide range of organisations in delivering high-quality, future-ready workplaces. The 25 fit-outs completed during this period reflect that journey, each contributing to the evolving fabric of the city and reinforcing our reputation for technical excellence and collaborative delivery.
Alongside this, the continued growth of the team will play a key role in shaping what comes next, bringing new skills, perspectives and energy that will support the delivery of increasingly complex and ambitious projects.
“What’s been most rewarding over the past five years is seeing how the Edinburgh team has grown in both size and capability. We’ve built a really strong, well-rounded group here, and that’s allowed us to take on more complex commercial projects with confidence. The quality of work coming out of the office now is a real reflection of the people delivering it.”
With a strong pipeline of work and an expanding team, we look ahead with confidence to the next chapter.
To learn more about our Edinburgh team and our commercial fit-out capabilities, please get in touch at [email protected] or reach out directly to Stephen at [email protected]
We’d be happy to discuss how we can support your next project.
