Located in Waverley Place, the 15,800 sq. ft., Grade B office building has been modernised to nurture team culture and flexibility while retaining its historic features.

The project was led by the SPACE Design & Build team, incorporating interior architecture and design, fit-out and FF&E, and supported by the Transform and Blind Solutions divisions. Integrating local artwork and timeless furniture pieces from the original office, Piper Sandler’s renovated office reflects its modern, global identity while incorporating the historic features of the building and the city.

Ruari Campbell, studio director (Aberdeen) at Space Solutions, said: “With Aberdeen city centre offices at a premium, we have modernised a historic building. Set in a prime location, we incorporated social spaces within Piper Sandler’s office to facilitate relationship-building with current and potential clients. Following the increasing take-up of commercial property in Aberdeen, this project injects critical investment and modernisation while retaining the city’s history.

“It is crucial that workplaces are adapted to the needs of people who work in them, so we worked with Piper Sandler to design an engaging, contemporary environment for their young and vibrant team. By creating distinctly functional workspaces that strengthen team culture and collaboration, we have provided the staff at Piper Sandler with the variety to choose how they work, both internally and with clients.”

Dani Breva, director interior & construction management at Piper Sandler, added: “The remodel of the Piper Sandler Aberdeen office was an amazing transformation of space. There are three goals I always want to achieve when remodelling, moving or opening a Piper Sandler office: create a space that employees are proud to work in, easy to recruit talent, and create a space you want to invite clients to. The Aberdeen office remodel nailed all three! The team on this project was amazing, great listeners, talented and fun – great partnership.”

Following wide staff engagement in the initial design stages, the renovations span the office’s three floors. The ground floor features formal meeting spaces and boardrooms to build client relationships. Open plan workspaces on the first and second floors offer flexibility and areas for socialising, from focus pods for quiet work to open collaboration spaces and huddle rooms, while retaining comfort and contemporary style.