The iconic Olivetti Building in Derby, one of only four similar buildings within the United Kingdom and renowned for its distinctive 1970s design, is to be sold with a £1m price tag.
Originally designed by the legendary architect Edward Cullinan, for the Italian typewriter manufacturer Olivetti, the building reflects a legacy of innovation, with its bold, modernist architecture and forward-thinking open-plan layout.
Its clean lines, clerestory windows, and thoughtful integration with the surrounding environment set it apart as a design-led workplace well ahead of its time.
In recent years, the 1.02-acre site has been modernised and repurposed by Fresh Logistics, a UK temperature-controlled courier service. The company’s founder, Alan White, acquired and redeveloped the site in 2015, transforming it into a logistics hub while preserving its architectural integrity.
“We’ve always seen the Olivetti Building as more than just a workplace – it’s a piece of design history,” said Alan White. “We’ve invested in making it both functional and inspirational, blending heritage with high-performance business infrastructure. Now it’s time for the next chapter.”
The current layout includes fully serviced offices, meeting rooms, conference facilities, and a purpose-built logistics centre. There’s also scope for further development, subject to planning.
