Commercial Refurbishment Aberdeen – The Nook
REFURBISHMENT OF PREVIOUS RESTAURANT TO ABERDEEN’S FIRST MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY – THE NOOK BY SAMH
In May 2026, Burns Construction successfully completed the commercial refurbishment of The Nook in Aberdeen, transforming the former Tony Macaroni restaurant at Castlegate into a welcoming and inclusive mental health hub for SAMH. As the first dedicated mental health facility of its kind in Aberdeen, the project created a safe, supportive environment designed to provide accessible wellbeing services for the local community.
This commercial refurbishment in Aberdeen involved the complete transformation of the existing building, carefully reconfiguring the internal layout while upgrading the property to meet its new purpose. Working closely with SAMH, the project combined high-quality craftsmanship with thoughtful design to create a modern facility that reflects the organisation’s commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing.
The completed refurbishment demonstrates Burns Construction’s expertise in delivering high-quality commercial refurbishment projects, breathing new life into existing buildings while creating functional spaces that have a lasting positive impact.
Scope of Works
As part of this commercial refurbishment project, Burns Construction carried out a comprehensive programme of internal alterations and building improvements, including:
- Full strip-out of existing furniture and fittings
- Removal of commercial kitchen equipment
- Removal of existing bar areas
- Floor coverings and wall finishes stripped back
- Reconfiguration of selected internal partitions
- Extensive mechanical and electrical upgrades
- Ventilation system improvements
- Installation of new lighting throughout
- New mechanical and electrical services
- Complete internal fit-out and finishing works
To seamlessly integrate the new facilities, Burns Construction also constructed a new internal link corridor connecting the extension to the existing building, together with a new external access ramp to improve accessibility for all users.
Creating a Warm and Welcoming Environment
Every aspect of the refurbishment was designed to create an inclusive, calming and welcoming space for visitors.
The finished interior combines carefully selected materials and bespoke design features that give The Nook its own distinctive identity, including:
- Bespoke Aberdeen-inspired feature wallpaper
- Refurbished sports flooring repurposed as decorative wall finishes
- Bespoke painted wall tiles
- Modern, comfortable community spaces
- Bright, welcoming interiors that promote wellbeing
The result is a building full of warmth and character that supports the important work carried out by SAMH while providing a welcoming environment for everyone who visits.
Supporting the Local Community Through Quality Refurbishment
This commercial refurbishment in Aberdeen is a project Burns Construction is incredibly proud to have delivered. Working alongside SAMH, the team transformed an unused restaurant into an inspiring community facility that will make a meaningful difference to people’s lives for many years to come.
The project highlights Burns Construction’s experience in delivering commercial refurbishments, building renovations and fit-out projects across Aberdeen, creating buildings that combine quality workmanship with practical, people-focused design.
Whether you’re planning a commercial refurbishment in Aberdeen, an interior fit-out, building renovation or public sector construction project, Burns Construction delivers high-quality workmanship tailored to your requirements. Get in touch to discuss your project and discover how we can help transform your existing building into a modern, functional space. View more projects…