Keppie HQ

A Workspace Rooted in History, Designed for Now

Originally built as the John Ross Memorial Church, this distinctive Church was designed to serve the Institute for the Adult Deaf and Dumb on West Regent Street – an intention still evident in its rare dual pulpits. Today, the space has been thoughtfully transformed into a dynamic and welcoming environment that reflects Keppie’s approach to contemporary workplace design: one that values heritage, functionality, and flexibility in equal measure.

The interior design scheme carefully preserves and reinterprets the building’s original architectural features, integrating new elements that complement and enhance its historic character. Key features such as the Arts and Crafts-style roof timbers, Blaxter stone walls, and tall nave windows, remain central to the spatial experience. These are sensitively paired with modern interventions, including acoustic lighting and ergonomic furniture, to create a space that feels both grounded in its past and responsive to present-day needs. Original timber pews have been retained and reimagined as part of the interior language, sitting comfortably alongside contemporary seating and work settings. This layering of old and new creates a rich, textural environment that supports a variety of uses throughout the day.

The space is designed to be adaptable – supporting focused work, informal collaboration, and team meetings during the day, while seamlessly transitioning into a venue for events and social gatherings in the evening. Carefully zoned areas and a warm, tactile material palette contribute to a sense of calm and cohesion, while also encouraging interaction and movement.

It’s a space that honours its past while embracing the rhythms of modern working life—and we feel incredibly fortunate to call it our own!