Basha-Franklin

What an incredible week our team had at MIPIM! A huge thank you to everyone who attended our events - we had the pleasure of meeting amazing people and experiencing some fantastic conversations. Our founder has shared key insights from the week - check them out below! See you next year, MIPIM! 

We're excited to wrap up our celebration of our directors' achievements with some fantastic news! Our Founder & CEO, Rachel Basha, has joined the British Council for Offices London Regional Committee, marking the start of an exciting journey ahead. Becoming an ambassador for this esteemed organisation is both an honour and an opportunity to collaborate with industry peers, all working towards the shared goal of driving innovation and progress in the built environment. We can’t wait to see what this new chapter brings for Rachel and Basha-Franklin! Congratulations to all fellow committee members: Clare Ashmore (Parkeray Ltd) Amy Cooper (Cushman & Wakefield) Beth Starling (WILL+Partners) Chris John (CBRE) Craig McDonald (Ardstone Capital Limited) Katharina Balassa (British Council for Offices) Laura Burgess (British Council for Offices) Matthew Rosewell (Gardiner & Theobald LLP ) Nick Wells (Legal & General) Nieves Valle (Stanton Williams) Ruth Oates (Buro Four) Sam Gardner (Sheppard Robson) Sarah Shuttleworth (Brockton Everlast) Austin Wikner (Ridge and Partners LLP)

We’re excited for MIPIM next week and can’t wait to catch up with familiar faces—and meet some new ones! Looking forward to our events with IPJ London and Consil Limited , bringing great people together for insightful conversations (and a bit of fun in the sun!). If you'd like to arrange a catch-up, drop us an email—we’d love to make it happen. Wishing everyone a safe journey—see you in Cannes!  #Mipim2025 #Networking #Collaboration #BashaFranklin

International Women’s Day: Reflection, Action, and Progress As a female business founder, International Women’s Day is a time to reflect, celebrate, and take action. I am incredibly proud of the talented women at Basha-Franklin who drive our industry forward with skill, creativity, and resilience. I am equally proud of the men on our team and beyond who champion gender equity—not because they have to, but because they know talent has no gender. A Call to Action Progress requires commitment. Women must continue to support and mentor each other, fostering environments where talent thrives without barriers. As a society, we must challenge biases, advocate for equal opportunities, and build truly inclusive workplaces. The strides we’ve made must not be undone. Real change happens when businesses embed equity in their culture, men actively support diversity, and policies enable women—whether mothers, leaders, or entrepreneurs—to succeed on their own terms. Let’s not just celebrate progress; let’s drive it forward. Women in Business – The Facts Women now lead nearly one million UK businesses, making up 19.1% of all companies. They hold 43% of board roles and 35% of leadership positions in FTSE 350 firms. Gender-diverse teams are 70% more likely to capture new markets and make better decisions. Achieving gender parity in the workforce could add $28 trillion (26%) to annual global GDP by 2025 [McKinsey]. This benefits everyone—creating jobs, raising wages, and boosting financial stability. Beyond leadership, women hold immense purchasing power, influencing 70-80% of global consumer buying decisions [Forbes]. Women shape markets—because they understand what women want. Progress is Fragile While we celebrate achievements, we must also recognise that women’s rights remain under threat. In countries like Iran and Afghanistan, women face systemic oppression—barred from education, restricted in work, and denied basic freedoms. This is not just a women’s issue; it’s a human rights issue. Even in the West, progress is not guaranteed. We must remain vigilant, ensuring setbacks don’t undo hard-won gains—history has shown how easily progress unravels. Building Alliances for Lasting Change Men play a crucial role in advancing gender equity—not just as allies, but as advocates for a fairer, more inclusive world. Creating workplaces that empower women isn’t just right—it drives innovation, strengthens economies, and benefits society as a whole. On this International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate achievements while recognising the work still to be done. True progress happens when we move beyond words and take meaningful action—within our businesses, communities, and the world. #IWD2025 #WomenInBusiness #DiversityMatters #InclusiveLeadership #HumanRights #EqualityForAll

We’re delighted to share that our Founder & CEO, Rachel Basha will be joining the judging panel for this year’s Mix Interiors Awards! It’s an incredible honour to be part of such a prestigious event, celebrating the most inspiring projects in the industry. We can’t wait to see the creativity and innovation on display! Thinking of entering? The submission deadline is Thursday, 13th March – Enter via the website: https://lnkd.in/gmgkRndF Looking forward to an unforgettable evening – see you at the awards! #MixAwards #DesignExcellence #CelebratingInnovation #BashaFranklin

We are proud and honoured to announce that our Creative Director, Nicola Osborn, is a mentor for this year’s cohort at The Circle Partnership Academy! The Academy provides a truly inspiring 12-month program, empowering women with the confidence, skills, and connections they need to thrive in their industries. It’s a journey of growth not just for the mentees, but for the mentors too—an opportunity to share, learn, and lift each other up. We are incredibly excited and proud of Nicola for dedicating her time and expertise to this incredible initiative, and we’re excited to see how this experience shapes both her and Basha-Franklin in the journey ahead. #BashaFranklin #TheCircleAcademy #Mentorship #WomenInBusiness #Leadership

We are delighted to announce that Alex Franklin, in addition to his role as our Director of Architecture, is also stepping into the Principal Designer for Building Regulations role on a major project in the City. Our team is ready to bring proactive, compliance-driven expertise and a collaborative approach to deliver exceptional outcomes for our client.    At Basha-Franklin, we are pleased to offer our BRPD services for non-Higher-Risk Buildings (non-HRBs), bringing our technical expertise, compliance-driven approach and collaborative ethos to support our clients and project teams. Our role includes advising duty holders on their responsibilities, coordinating compliance strategies and helping Clients deliver safe, compliant design outcomes.    Here's to a year of growth, collaboration and inspiration! #BashaFranklin #BRPD #WeGoFurther #WeCoCreate #Growth #Collaboration #NewProjects

Exciting news! 🎉 MYO St Paul’s has been shortlisted for a BCO Award. Basha-Franklin's design for MYO reimagines flexible workspaces by prioritising human wellbeing, hotelification, sustainability and neurodiversity. We're incredibly proud to see this project recognised—celebrating a future where workplaces are both beautiful and inclusive. A huge thank you to everyone involved! B&CO, Mace, Turner & Townsend alinea, Hive Group, Blacktip Consultancy, Ekkist, The Furniture Practice, and Exubia. To read more, visit here: https://lnkd.in/ePDX2Sjh #BCOAwards #WorkplaceDesign #SustainableSpaces #EmployeeWellbeing #FutureOfWork

Isabella Williams, Interior Designer at Basha-Franklin and newly named Mix Interiors 30 Under 30 rising star, shares her insights on how neuroaesthetics can shape the way designers approach their craft. “For me, the connection between people and their surroundings has always been a source of fascination.” To read the full journal article, visit here: https://lnkd.in/gSTdEUaT

We’re pleased to be attending MIPIM 2025 and connect with everyone who will be there! Let’s share ideas and insights on topics that inspire us. If you’d like to arrange a meeting, feel free to reach out—we’d love to see you. #Mipim2025 #Connecting #WeGoFurther #WeCoCreate #WeTailorMake #BashaFranklin