SGI Launches 80,000 sq ft Grade A Office Destination Base in Edinburgh

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Property regeneration and placemaking specialist Scarborough Group International (SGI) has officially launched a new office destination called Base in Edinburgh. The former Younger Building at South Gyle, spanning 80,000 square feet, has been transformed into a Grade A office facility. The refurbishment includes upgraded mechanical and electrical infrastructure, featuring an all-electric heating and cooling system, along with enhanced air handling and smart building management technology. The building is expected to achieve an EPC A rating.

During the transformation, glass curtain walls were introduced around the atriums on the east and west wings, enabling flexible subdivision while maximizing natural light across the entire floorplate. Base now offers a variety of office configurations, ranging from plug-and-play suites to larger traditional floor layouts capable of accommodating single tenants, multi-tenant setups, or phased expansion needs.

Amenities include a wellness suite with a gym, showers, drying facilities, and bicycle storage, an upgraded communal lounge overlooking the triple-height atrium, and landscaped outdoor areas.

SGI Managing Director Paul Kelly stated that Base's design philosophy is rooted in the idea that workplaces should reduce friction rather than create it, a principle reflected in every aspect of the building—from plug-and-play suites and wellness facilities to the building's flexibility, infrastructure, and user experience. Feedback throughout the redevelopment process indicates that tenants increasingly seek workspaces that are operationally ready, commercially viable, and genuinely supportive of daily users.

A showcase event on June 9 marked the official launch, with commercial real estate agents, tenants, and business leaders invited to tour the building. Following the launch, joint leasing agents CBRE and Savills have continued engaging with tenants, with early interest described as "strong."

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