Ogilvie Construction is proud to have delivered the redevelopment of 30 Semple Street in Edinburgh, for CBRE Investment Management and Corran Properties Limited, a landmark project that has now been awarded the highest possible sustainability rating — BREEAM “Outstanding”.
With a final score of 93.2%, 30 Semple Street becomes:
- Scotland’s first BREEAM Outstanding-certified office building
- Scotland’s highest-rated BREEAM building across all asset classes
- The world’s second highest-scoring completed building refurbishment, according to BRE records
In addition, the building has secured a range of other leading accreditations, including NABERS 5*, “Platinum” scores for Air-Rated and Active Score, and an EPC “A”. It is also designed to achieve net zero carbon operation status, aligning with the UK Green Building Council’s framework.
The redevelopment, designed by MLA Architects, involved stripping the previous building back to its frame, adding two new floors, and installing a striking 360-degree contemporary façade. The result is a flexible, light-filled workspace with floorplates up to 8,040 sq. ft. and opening windows to enhance wellbeing.
Zoe Gray, Director at CBRE Investment Management, said:
“Achieving the highest possible BREEAM rating for 30 Semple Street highlights our commitment to sustainability, future-proofing our assets, and delivering value to our occupiers and investors. We believe this office building embodies the future of work, providing a space designed to foster innovation and a high-quality, sustainable environment for our occupiers.”
Nick Ball, Managing Director of Corran Properties, added:
“We are delighted to have realised CBREIM’s and our ambitions to create a genuinely class leading development. To have achieved such a high level of BREEAM accreditation is testament to the dedication of the entire design team who ensured every possible detail was considered in order for the building to operate as sustainably as possible.”
The wider project team included K J Tait (M&E consultants), Axiom Services Limited (project management and cost consultancy), Blyth & Blyth (structural and civil engineers), and Atelier Ten (fire engineering consultants).