Agent markets architecturally renowned building

Salloway Property Consultants has been appointed to market an iconic business premises in Derby.

The Olivetti Building, in Downing Road, renowned for its distinctive 1970s design, has been put up for sale.

Originally designed by the legendary architect Edward Cullinan, for the Italian typewriter manufacturer Olivetti, the building features modernist architecture and forward-thinking open-plan layout.

In recent years, the 1.02-acre site has been sensitively 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.

He said: “We’ve always seen the Olivetti Building as more than just a workplace – it’s a piece of design history.

“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.”