The award-winning Quartermile is simply stunning. Masterplanned by Foster + Partners, the development has created a unique blend of modern and traditional buildings of the highest quality, centred around Lister Square.
With its mix of office, retail and residential uses, this exciting development has already created a vibrant 24 hour community which is fully integrated into Edinburgh’s internationally famous Old Town and the open expanse of the adjacent Meadows.
Quartermile Two’s business credentials are unsurpassed. Like Manchester’s Spinningfields, Quartermile is a nationally recognised district of Edinburgh. All of the city centre’s business hubs can be reached in 10 minutes by foot or taxi. Secure private and public parking is at hand and the building is highly accessible by car. There is also a direct bus from Lauriston Place to the
airport, running on a 15 minute frequency.
If the aims of a new office are to enhance staff wellbeing and raise corporate profile then Quartermile Two offers the best mix available.
Location
Located just a quarter of a mile south of the Royal Mile and within a five minute walk of Edinburgh’s Exchange district, Quartermile Two is highly accessible. Waverley Station is within walking distance and nearby Lauriston Place is a key arterial bus route for the city. The area is also home to a thriving retail and leisure scene with plentiful restaurants, cafes and hotels available locally to meet any occupier’s demands.
Sainsbury’s Central, Starbucks and Peter’s Yard, together with Pure Gym are already present on site and some of Edinburgh’s best loved pubs and restaurants are only a short walk away, including The Witchery, Ondine, The Outsider, Bistro du Vin and The Tower.
From October 2011, Marriot’s Residence Inn will open a 107 room serviced apartment hotel at Quartermile.
There is a 250 space underground public car park within Quartermile. The entire site is fully managed by an on-site team which in turn provides a safe and clean environment for users and visitors alike.
As a new office district, leading solicitors Morton Fraser, together with Quartermile’s developer, Gladedale, have chosen Quartermile Two as their business home. Additionally, Maclay Murray & Spens are located within adjacent Quartermile One. Two further office buildings providing circa 200,000 sq ft already have planning permission and will complete the business hub.
Accommodation
Quartermile Two provides highly flexible space which can easily accommodate open plan or cellular office layouts to suit specific occupier demands.
The regular shaped office suites ensure that the use of space is maximised to its fullest potential. This makes Quartermile Two highly efficient and could afford an occupier significant occupational cost savings.
A tailored space planning service is available to parties interested in leasing the vacant accommodation.
Quartermile Two is now 75% occupied with space available to let on the first and second floors.
Accommodation Area
2nd Floor West 4,956 Sq. ft (460 Sq. m)
1st Floor 6,614 Sq. ft (615 Sq. m)
Total 11,570 Sq. ft (1,075 Sq. m)
Specification
Structure
Open plan office space Structural grid: 7.50m x 11.45m, Planning grid: 1st floor - 2.5m x 2.5m, 2nd floor - 1.5m x 1.5m
Suites
Two suites providing open plan space designed to accomodate flexible layouts
Reception
A spacious reception area featuring a manned reception desk and informal seating
Floors
Full raised access floors with 110mm clear voids. Metal tiles to accomodate finish and installation of floor boxesm
Ceilings
High quality perforated metal ceiling tiles. Finished floor to ceiling height 2.75m
Air Conditioning
VRF comfort cooling throughout, controlled by a building management system
Power
Distribution power at each level for tenants use. Designed at 25W/sq m
WCs / showers
Each floor is provided with separate male and female toilets as well as a unisex accessible toilet incorporating accessible shower. Highquality finishes throughout
Lighting
LG7 lighting. The lighting system has been designed for maximum flexibility for space planning
Natural lighting
External elevations benefit from floor to ceiling glazing to maximise natural daylight
Lifts
Three 13-person lifts including two glass scenic lifts. All lifts serve the 1st level of the basement car park
Security
Intruder detection to external doors. CCTV to reception and basement. In addition Quartermile has a dedicated concierge service with a 24 hour on site presence
Basement and car parking
3 basement car parking spaces, plus spaces for bicycles and motorcycles. Additional public car parking available in adjacent NCP car park
Energy Performance
EPC “B” rated Approx energy use per sq m – 75kwh
BREEAM
Design – Very Good, In Use – Very Good
Design Density
The building has been designed to accommodate occupancy levels of 1 person per 10 sq m