Bell Hammer and Aviva Investors have officially begun work on a 13,900m² Grade A office landmark, promising sustainable, centrally located workspace and strong tenant appeal in Edinburgh’s core.
Bell Hammer and Aviva Investors have started demolition and site clearance at Rosebery House, a 13,900m² prime office development beside Edinburgh’s Haymarket transport hub.
Targeting BREEAM Excellent and EPC A, the scheme emphasises smart systems, green spaces, and wellbeing features such as green roofs and cycle facilities, addressing tenant demands for ESG-integrated space.
Cushman & Wakefield and JLL have been appointed on a joint leasing mandate, signalling confidence in pre-letting potential to corporate, tech and life sciences occupiers seeking future-proof workspace.
The project’s proximity to transport links further underlines its appeal for access-driven businesses.
A notable investor-developer opportunity lies in the building’s embedded net-zero carbon strategy. The team is retargeting the asset using smart design, including all-electric plant, renewable energy sources, and embodied carbon reduction in demolition, to align with evolving institutional ESG policies. For capital partners and developers, this approach offers both ethical capital deployment and asset resilience. Bell Hammer, known for its growing industrial and office pipeline with Aviva, is leveraging this flagship project to showcase its capability to deliver high-spec, sustainable office assets.
Meanwhile, Aviva Investors continues reclaiming dated properties in core markets to create value through ESG-led redevelopment. Rosebery House is expected to be completed in the coming years, and pre-lets are anticipated given pent-up demand and limited new supply of quality office space in Edinburgh’s city centre. By delivering ESG-compliant Grade A space adjacent to transit, the project is well-positioned to achieve strong rental and capital growth.
Companies mentioned
Bell Hammer – developer and construction lead
Aviva Investors – asset manager and owner
Cushman & Wakefield, JLL – joint letting agents
Image Source: Bell Hammer
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