| Architect |
BDP - Building
Design Partnership |
| Date
Built |
2007 |
| Location |
4 East Market
Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG |
| Description |
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The Waverley Court Building is home to the
City of Edinburgh's Council
Headquarters. The council website
describes it as a landmark building which, "...
demonstrates environmental
excellence in all aspects of design and
function with exceptional levels of
accessibility. The building is organised
as a series of office suites arranged
around a landscaped courtyard and an
internal atrium space. These office
suites act like fingers of accommodation
enveloped around the social activities
of the building. The stepped massing of
the building and terracing of the
courtyard follows the profile of the
Waverley Valley and allows views across
the valley to Calton Hill. The building
is predominantly open-plan in accordance
with the Council's desire to provide a
sociable working environment." The £80m building was completed in 2007 and allowed the council to bring all of its customer service staff under one roof and ensured better access for the public. The design was based on accommodating 1600 staff members.    |
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Waverley
Court, Edinburgh, Scotland
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