K2 Space partnered with Dentsu, one of the world’s largest integrated marketing and communications networks, to design and fit out their Edinburgh office at The Stamp Office on Princes Street. The brief was to bring multiple teams under one roof in a space that embodied the “One Dentsu” philosophy, while respecting the character of a listed Georgian building that has stood on Edinburgh’s central thoroughfare since 1819.
Spanning 7,000 sq. ft., the open-concept layout uses the building’s natural zoning to give each team its own identity without fragmenting the floor. K2 worked closely with the local team to develop a design brief that balanced the needs of individual groups with a cohesive visual language, integrating period features rather than working against them. Soft pastels and considered lighting run throughout, grounding the space in a palette that feels contemporary without competing with the classical architecture.
Sustainability shaped the project from the outset. In line with Dentsu’s ERG guidelines, as much furniture as possible was reused, with some pieces sourced from other Dentsu UK sites to minimise waste and extend asset lifecycles. K2 integrated these items so seamlessly that the space reads as entirely new. Modular meeting pods were specified for acoustic privacy and future flexibility, allowing the layout to evolve without costly demolition or construction.
Client visits are central to how Dentsu works, so the space needed to welcome external partners into the creative process. A reception area on entry sets the tone, while a bright lounge and workshop space on the small mezzanine gives teams a semi-private zone for developing client-specific campaigns, connected to the wider floor but with enough separation to focus. An elegant coffee area doubles as an informal meeting zone, giving the team somewhere to step away, recharge, and connect with colleagues and clients outside of their immediate workspace.
