BW: Workplace Experts has successfully finished a complete office refurbishment and transformation for global travel brand Skyscanner in Edinburgh.

This delivery follows the earlier completion of Skyscanner's Glasgow office fit-out this year, providing the company with two distinct yet aligned workspaces that reflect its collaborative team culture.

The Edinburgh project involved a comprehensive refurbishment across 25,000 sq ft spanning two floors. The new design focuses on creating a hospitality-style arrival experience that guides users through the space, featuring intuitive work zones such as collaborative hubs, quiet pods, and huddle rooms.

Local Identity and Sustainability

To ensure the new office reflected its location, BW: Workplace Experts worked with local artists to integrate references to Edinburgh throughout the fit-out. Local artwork and unique character design touches were incorporated into both the reception area and meeting rooms.

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A key focus of the project was sustainability. The BW: Workplace Experts' sustainability team developed a comprehensive reuse strategy to minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. This involved carefully selecting materials and retaining existing ceilings and furniture while ensuring the high-end aesthetic was maintained. The team also partnered with Verve to calculate and track the embodied carbon in the products used throughout the fit-out.

Daniel Callegari, Design & Build Director at BW: Workplace Experts, commented: "We're proud to continue our partnership with Skyscanner to create office environments that prioritise flexibility and provide an exceptional user experience. The Edinburgh office is not only visually striking, it is collaborative, people-centric, and tailored to its local identity, while maintaining consistency with Skyscanner's global brand. We worked closely with Skyscanner's team, our own experts, and multiple stakeholders, including the landlord, to ensure a smooth and successful delivery."

The Edinburgh and Glasgow projects are the latest to be delivered by the BW: Workplace Experts' Design and Build team, which was established in 2021 and now comprises 30 team members.

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