Native Land

What’s next for Native Land? In an exclusive interview with EG, Chief Executive, Alasdair Nicholls, spoke to Akanksha Soni about Native Land’s successful shift into sustainable mixed-use developments, having established a reputation for prime London homes of the highest quality. Alasdair Nicholls tells EG that he remains confident in London’s ability to attract international investment, so long as developers are responsive to market demand. “As a business, one of the strengths we have in working with international partners is that we are very aware of wider real estate trends,” he says. “That includes minute details such as the kind of public area and amenity that we put in. There is a great cross-fertilisation of knowledge and anticipation of trends.” Read more via the Native Journal:  https://lnkd.in/evCC-urC #londondevelopment #londonrealestate #property #london

When it comes to net zero, how can Bankside Yards shape the next generation of mixed-use developments? In what ways will Opus bring a new level of luxury living to the South Bank? These are just some of the questions Director Nicholas Gray and PLP Architecture Founder Lee Polisano discussed with Luxury Briefing. “One of the most exciting regeneration schemes to hit the UK in years, we see this as an opportunity to transform this disconnected area of London,” Nicholas Gray shared. Native Land is breaking new ground with Bankside Yards, focusing on advanced sustainability and wellbeing offerings, reflecting what tenants and residents are looking for, and redefining the meaning of ‘prime’ for offices and high-end homes alike. Bankside Yards will create a fifth-generation energy-saving network, the first of its kind in the UK: ‘Arbor — an ESG-focused workspace building, and Opus — a prime residential building, will enjoy the benefits of the energy-sharing network from the outset, and the benefits will be enhanced as each new building is completed and added to the network.’ Read more via the Native Journal: https://lnkd.in/eQgdRxUU #netzero #sustainability #londondevelopment #primerealestate

Arbor is now over 75% let, setting a new benchmark for the South Bank market. Merlin Entertainments, who moved into the building January 2024, will now occupy 18,500 sq ft of the multi-award-winning workspace. Not only is Arbor transforming the marketing for prime offices in Bankside and Southwark, the 100% electric workspace is attracting a diverse mix of industry-leading companies to the South Bank. Situated in a cultural hub of London with excellent transport links, the next-generation workspace offers premium amenities including a dedicated floor for wellness, private terraces with views to the river Thames, as well as exceptional end-of-journey facilities. Read more via the Native Journal: https://lnkd.in/epfqy2z2 #southbank #londonoffices #londonworkspace #londonproperty

Wellbeing in the workplace is important year-round, so this #WorldMentalHealthDay we are reflecting on how the spaces we work and live in can positively impact our mental health through design. Native Land workspaces such as Arbor, Bankside Yards, mirror this ethos, with relaxing yoga spaces, excellent cycle storage and end-of-trip facilities, as well as private terraces offering plenty of natural daylight and views of the surrounding area. Alongside dedicated work zones, Arbor offers lifestyle facilities that can help to reduce the stresses of city living. Unwinding after-work is also key to optimising work-life balance. Within residential developments such as New Eidyn, situated in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, the spectacular views were a key part of the design, providing a connection to nature and a feeling of calm. To offer a space to relax and unwind both indoors and out, New Eidyn includes a garden room for residents, as well as elevated sky gardens for a spot of tranquility. To stay updated on Native Land projects, head to the Native Journal: https://lnkd.in/es8aQmNH If you would like more information on mental health support, head to Mental Health Foundation. #WMHD #worldmentalhealthday #workplacewellbeing

Native Land and Shorea Capital unveil SIRA, a sustainable office redevelopment of the former Lipton Tea Company headquarters at London’s 188 City Road, Old Street. Designed by Stiff + Trevillion Architects, SIRA will retain 70% of the original structure and further increase net floor area by 36%. It will be net zero carbon in operation with all-electric services, high-performance glazing, and green roofs. Alasdair Nicholls, Chief Executive of Native Land, said: “We are committed to delivering sustainable places and adding value through cutting-edge practices. At 188 City Road, we are proud to be working with Shorea, to be retaining the character and embodied carbon of the existing building, while bringing it up to the highest modern workspace standards. With the recent upgrades to the Old Street roundabout and station, this prime location is now even more exciting and accessible.” Read more via the Native Journal: https://lnkd.in/eAjdFCsm For further information about SIRA, please visit sira-ec1.com 8build, Heyne Tillett Steel, NDY, Savills, Ellis Brown #londondevelopment #london #workspace #londonoffices 

One of London’s most vibrant art and culture quarters and a hub for mid-century modern architecture, the South Bank has in recent years begun to 'assert itself as an enticing place to live’, thanks to developments such as Bankside Yards, writes Dominic Bradbury for the Financial Times. As part of his forthcoming book ‘South Bank: Architecture and Design’, an exploration of the last 75 years of the South Bank and its recent evolution, Bradbury highlights the development of Bankside Yards and the repurposed historic railway arches. One of the eight new buildings being delivered is Opus, the 50-storey residential tower which will be the tallest in central London. With the notable Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, and the Hayward Gallery as neighbours, Bankside Yards will ‘anchor itself in the local design language’. Architect and founding partner of PLP Architecture, Lee Polisano shared his thoughts: ‘I feel this is just the beginning of the South Bank as a neighbourhood’. Opus, Bankside Yards will be completed in 2026. Tap to read more via the Native Journal: https://lnkd.in/eiyk-h9M Stiff + Trevillion Architects, Gillespies Make Architects Ebury Communications #southbank #banksideyards #london #londondevelopment #architecture 

The New York Times has described Bankside Yards as offering a “next generation approach to heating and cooling building” which will provide an “important tool in the effort to reach net zero carbon emissions”.   Offering a fifth-generation heating and cooling system which can balance energy between buildings, Bankside Yards is setting the pace for approaches to decarbonization in the UK. “We are two or three years ahead of our competitors”, Giovanni Festa, project director for Sweco engineering consultancy said of the Bankside Yards project. Nicholas Gray, Director at Native Land agreed, as greener buildings “are what office tenants and residential buyers are increasingly looking for.” Read more about the pioneering sustainability developments of the project: https://lnkd.in/duav9ZVv peter wilson PLP Architecture Ebury Communications #sustainability #newyorktimes #netzero #lowcarbon

Congratulations are in order for the Native Land team who recently took part in the Buccleuch Challenge at Drumlanrig Castle estate, Scotland, alongside 80 other teams. The teams took part in a variety of challenges including mountain biking, running and orienteering throughout the day. Well done to both Native Land teams - Oliver N. James King, and Rochelle Bendel finished in 3rd place, whilst Fergus Jones, Matt Lord and Louise Campbell finished in 12th place out of 26 in the mixed category. This year the fundraiser is raising money for Chris's House – an amazing charity which offers a centre for help, response and intervention surrounding suicide. September marks suicide awareness month and it’s not too late to donate to support the incredibly important work Chris’s House do: https://lnkd.in/ec68tPh5 #charityfunraiser #property #scotland #propertychallenge

Arbor is a finalist in CIBSE’s Society of Façade Engineering (SFE) Façade 2024 Design and Engineering Awards, “breaking records in the New Build Award category”. Part of Bankside Yards, Arbor is shortlisted in the Project of the Year – New Build category alongside four other projects. Its closed cavity façade system controls solar energy and daylight entry into buildings, ensuring maximum energy efficiency. The floor-to-ceiling 3m high windows flood the interior with natural light to create an optimal environment for productive working. The winners of the awards will be announced on the 6th November, at Old Billingsgate, London. Good luck to all the nominees. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9V9e_Kv Thornton Tomasetti CIBSE PLP Architecture #sustainability #architecture #engineering #londonworkspaces

Prestige Singapore has featured Bankside Yards in its top five developments across the globe to add to your property portfolio. With a central London location on the River Thames, with landmarks such as the Tate Modern on the doorstep, it is easy to see why Bankside Yards offers a great investment opportunity to buyers. What’s more, the fifth-generation energy network serving the eight new buildings “will produce zero emissions across the entire site.” Read more via Prestige Singapore: https://bit.ly/3Z2WjyU RAW CREATIVE #Londondevelopment #Londonproperty #propertydevelopment #centralLondon