Earl Grey House was created as an office block in 1980 when it was converted from the former Binns department store on the corner of Market Street and Grey Street in Newcastle upon Tyne. It enjoys a prominent site opposite the Theatre Royal, and has a beautiful Tyneside classical facade.

By the late 90's, the original conversion had become tired and in need of an update.

Internally, retention of the original Binns structure compromises the floor levels, so level access was only possible to approximately 25% of the office space.

In order to provide lift access to a greater proportion of the building, a new lift shaft was cut through tenanted and occupied office floor space and the existing lift updated. A previously unusable, overheated and dark well in the centre of the building was opened out and re-roofed with a clear north facing glazed roof to become an attractive useable atrium, bringing light and ventilation into the heart of the building.

The whole of the common areas and entrance hall have been refitted to a high quality specification. The upgrade has enabled the rental values of the building to increase considerably with potential for further growth.