OPEN (part of SLR) has studios located in Edinburgh, London and Manchester. This geographic spread allows us to respond effectively to interesting and diverse projects and clients throughout the UK. The three studios also provide opportunities for talented people across a wide area. Regardless of location, we are a single team with a common motivation and commitment to innovation and quality.
Quartermile Two
2nd Floor
2 Lister Square
Edinburgh
EH3 9GL
Our Edinburgh office is centrally located within the Quartermile estate, immediately north of the Meadows and a short walk from the Royal Mile.
The entrance to the building is located on the eastern side of Lister Square, a pedestrian-only space which is surrounded by a number of bars and restaurants including Söderberg and Nanyang;
Access on foot can be made via Middle Meadow Walk to the east or Nightingale Way which links to Lauriston Place to the north;
Cycle parking is available to the south-east of the building immediately north of Simpson Loan;
The nearest bus stops are located on Lauriston Place and provide access to LRT services 23, 27, 35, 45 and 47. The 300 Skylink service provides access to the airport.
There is very limited on-street car parking available within Quartermile and we would advise that if you have to travel by car, you use the basement parking provided by Q-Park. The entrance is located at the eastern end of Simpson Loan (EH3 9AU). There is a direct entrance into Quartermile Two at the far western end of the car park (ie. turn left at the bottom of the ramp and follow the route through to the end). Entry to the basement lift lobby is controlled by buzzer and intercom.
Our Manchester office is centrally located within the Norther Quarter, it is a short walk from both Piccadilly Station and the bus station and tram interchange at Piccadilly Gardens.
The main pedestrian entrance to the building is located on the corner of Dale Street and Port Street;
Rail links are through Piccadilly Station, a 5 minute walk along Dale St, or Victoria Station, a 15 minute walk along Thomas Street/Hilton Street;
The nearest Metrolink stop is a 5 minute walk away at Piccadilly Gardens;
The office sits on the Piccadilly to Victoria cycle route with public cycling parking available on tariff Street and a cycle hire hub at Piccadilly Gardens;
Pay and display car parking is available at Piccadilly Basin accessed off Dale Street, with multi-storey parking available at the NCP on Chatham St/Piccadilly.