Reg.Nr. 2000/UK/13

New Headquarters for the National Trust for Scotland, Edinburgh

Simpson&Brown were commissioned to repair, restore and alter 6 town houses on a prominent Square in Edinburgh, Scotland to make fully integrated and fully served Headquarters for The National Trust. These houses form two thirds of the Palace Front designed by Robert Adam and ...
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Project details

Title:New Headquarters for the National Trust for Scotland, Edinburgh
Entr. year: 2000
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Edinburgh (Scotland)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Townhouses
Actual use:Administrative and commercial office space
Built: 1805-1820
Architect / Proj.leader: Simpson and Brown, Architects (Edinburgh - GB)
The Jury's citation: "For the skilful restoration and integration of town houses in Charlotte Square, undertaken with modesty and sensitivity, to achieve new Headquarters for the National Trust for Scotland"
GPS:55°57'3.9"N; 3°12'24.9"W
Web, Links:

www.simpsonandbrown.co.uk/architecture/leisure-commercial/charlotte-square

Description:
Simpson&Brown were commissioned to repair, restore and alter 6 town houses on a prominent Square in Edinburgh, Scotland to make fully integrated and fully served Headquarters for The National Trust. These houses form two thirds of the Palace Front designed by Robert Adam and built between 1805 and 1820. Their condition varied, but all had been badly damaged by commercial management over the last 30 years. They were carefully repaired and restored to their original Iayouts, with a link corridor at basement Ievel to adapt to the needs of the Trust. Original details were retained or restored as necessary. Computer and communications cabling to contemporary standardswas installed.