Dorma Variflex Glass Semi automatic Acoustic moveable wall - Edinburgh law firm

At the Edinburgh offices of Shepherd and Wedderburn, a leading Scottish law firm, Style Scotland recently collaborated with Michael Laird Architects and GHI Contracts to deliver flexible office space using two advanced Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable walls.

These semi-automatic systems, including a glass wall with a 52dB acoustic rating and a solid wall with a 59dB rating, transform an open-plan area into versatile meeting spaces. The design integrates panoramic city views to create a sophisticated environment that enhances both aesthetics and functionality.

Style, a market leader in the moveable wall sector, is experiencing a surge in demand particularly in Scotland where sales are up by an unprecedented 32% in the last quarter.

Founded in 1768, Shepherd and Wedderburn has been at the forefront of innovation in all the key sectors of the economy, delivering expert legal advice to commercial, public sector and private clients with both UK and global interests.

The relocation of the Edinburgh headquarters to the new Haymarket grade A office development, which has an ‘A’ Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), aligns with the firm’s commitment to growth and sustainability and a pledge to be net zero for carbon emissions by 2030.

Style introduced two separate moveable walls to make the main office space adaptable for different events.

A Dorma Huppe Variflex glass moveable wall extends across the full length of the room to create an expansive conference room with a corridor and breakout area. Installed in the centre of the room, a Variflex solid moveable wall abuts the glazed system creating two additional meeting rooms.

A stylish manifestation was added to the glazed system, and the Shepherd and Wedderburn logo was added to the solid wall, contributing to the sophisticated interior design.

“This is a stunning meeting area with incredible views of Edinburgh’s skyline,” said Angela McGowan, sales director for Style Scotland. “The top end acoustic ratings of both walls enables meetings to take place undisturbed, with the semi-automatic operation ensuring the seals are applied to exactly the correct pressure to maximise acoustic performance.”