Trinity Road
Client
Wates / Lloyds Banking Group
Location
Halifax
Sector
Workspace
The Challenge
The key challenge was to carefully upgrade a nationally significant listed building while introducing contemporary workplace standards, improved environmental performance, and wellbeing-focused spaces. Essential heritage elements—including curtain walling, ceiling structures, and timber panelling—needed to be respected and, where appropriate, reinstated. The work also had to integrate modern standards for sustainability, hybrid working, and colleague facilities, all within the constraints of a complex historic structure.
Sebastian Mercer
Associate
Sebastian Mercer
Associate
Sebastian brings his expertise and collaborative approach to his role as Senior Architect at Aitken Turnbull, helping create meaningful, high-quality spaces. With a strong background in community, education, and cultural projects, he plays a lead role in our workspace sector efforts, focusing on fit-out and refurbishment. Sebastian expertly manages design teams and client relationships, guiding projects smoothly through both Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes. As a dedicated mentor and advocate for technical excellence, he supports the growth and development of our team. With a collaborative and thoughtful approach, Sebastian helps ensure our projects deliver meaningful, high-quality spaces that resonate with both clients and users.
Inese Krauze
Architectural Assistant
Inese Krauze
Architectural Assistant
Inese is a key part of our Edinburgh studio, bringing a conscientious and methodical approach to her role as an Architectural Assistant. Since joining Aitken Turnbull in 2019, she has built up experience across a diverse range of projects, including residential developments, listed building conversions, healthcare and workspace design. She is valued for her calm, thoughtful way of working and her ability to support project teams at all stages of the design process. Inese takes pride in delivering well-resolved, accurate information, with a focus on quality and clarity that ensures positive outcomes for both the practice and our clients.
The Solution
Our design approach focused on retaining the building’s architectural identity while introducing unobtrusive, high-quality contemporary interventions. This involved developing a new curtain walling system that replicated the original appearance, reinstating part of the historic ceiling grid on the 4th floor, and reintroducing original timber panelling within a dedicated heritage zone. In parallel, we embedded LBG design principles: increased natural light, biophilic elements, flexible work settings, and enhanced wellbeing amenities.
99%
Diversion from landfill
3500
Staff
317k
Sqft
100%
Renewable energy
The Conclusion
The completed scheme preserves the Halifax Building’s distinctive character while delivering a bright, adaptable, and wellbeing-focused workplace. A large new rooflight brings daylight into the heart of the floorplates, a feature staircase improves connectivity and social interaction, and biodiverse roofs and planting support both sustainability and colleague wellbeing. Flexible workspaces, an event area, a wellbeing suite, and a working café create a vibrant, modern environment that respects the building’s heritage and supports the needs of today’s workforce.
Sebastian Mercer
Associate
Sebastian brings his expertise and collaborative approach to his role as Senior Architect at Aitken Turnbull, helping create meaningful, high-quality spaces. With a strong background in community, education, and cultural projects, he plays a lead role in our workspace sector efforts, focusing on fit-out and refurbishment. Sebastian expertly manages design teams and client relationships, guiding projects smoothly through both Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes. As a dedicated mentor and advocate for technical excellence, he supports the growth and development of our team. With a collaborative and thoughtful approach, Sebastian helps ensure our projects deliver meaningful, high-quality spaces that resonate with both clients and users.
Sebastian Mercer
Associate
Sebastian brings his expertise and collaborative approach to his role as Senior Architect at Aitken Turnbull, helping create meaningful, high-quality spaces. With a strong background in community, education, and cultural projects, he plays a lead role in our workspace sector efforts, focusing on fit-out and refurbishment. Sebastian expertly manages design teams and client relationships, guiding projects smoothly through both Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes. As a dedicated mentor and advocate for technical excellence, he supports the growth and development of our team. With a collaborative and thoughtful approach, Sebastian helps ensure our projects deliver meaningful, high-quality spaces that resonate with both clients and users.
Inese Krauze
Architectural Assistant
Inese is a key part of our Edinburgh studio, bringing a conscientious and methodical approach to her role as an Architectural Assistant. Since joining Aitken Turnbull in 2019, she has built up experience across a diverse range of projects, including residential developments, listed building conversions, healthcare and workspace design. She is valued for her calm, thoughtful way of working and her ability to support project teams at all stages of the design process. Inese takes pride in delivering well-resolved, accurate information, with a focus on quality and clarity that ensures positive outcomes for both the practice and our clients.
Inese Krauze
Architectural Assistant
Inese is a key part of our Edinburgh studio, bringing a conscientious and methodical approach to her role as an Architectural Assistant. Since joining Aitken Turnbull in 2019, she has built up experience across a diverse range of projects, including residential developments, listed building conversions, healthcare and workspace design. She is valued for her calm, thoughtful way of working and her ability to support project teams at all stages of the design process. Inese takes pride in delivering well-resolved, accurate information, with a focus on quality and clarity that ensures positive outcomes for both the practice and our clients.
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