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The future #RoyalDocks will include studios, makers’ yards, co-working spaces, and potentially even a cutting-edge shipyard for the Thames – a sensitive blend that makes it one of the most productive and creative ecosystems for new and growing businesses in the region. As #London rises to the challenges of nurturing an innovative economy alongside a growing population, the capital will need a blend of mixed-use developments to foster light industry, creative businesses, and retail. https://lnkd.in/e3Jb4vyq

A really interesting morning at the UK Co-Living Summit by Bisnow on Tuesday with Laura Brown-Little and Rowdy Studio. Some great insights from two expert panels on the investment opportunity and the evolution of the offer. My key takeaways on what’s coming in co-living: 1️⃣ There’s a real opportunity to be experiential and question what space is and how we use it. Shifting the focus from maximising a square metre measurement to questioning how space can be pushed will elevate quality and enhance the overall experience for all. 2️⃣ Co-living has a tricky reputation and the move away from ‘cluster’ to ‘studio-led’ living will help educate and shape perceptions and move it towards becoming a subset of Build-to-rent. 3️⃣ Expanding the definition of co-living to community living so it extends beyond the interior walls and engages with the surrounding location. Bringing the outside in and opening up ground-floor amenities as public spaces. 4️⃣ Refurbishment to co-living is faster and has the potential to harness unused offices and retail spaces in neglected city centres creating new activity and support for local economies.

One Founders Place: A New Chapter in Newcastle’s Stephenson Quarter (CGI credit: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris)  At Stripe Property Group, we’re excited about the rebranding of One Founders Place, a transformative 100,000 sq ft office development that is reshaping Newcastle’s Stephenson Quarter. This 10-storey climate-positive office space will lead the way for the £137m Founders Place scheme, while paying homage to Newcastle’s rich industrial history. Designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris and brought to market by igloo Regeneration in partnership with Thriving Investments and Newcastle City Council, One Founders Place integrates sustainability with cultural heritage, ensuring that this historic location remains at the forefront of modern innovation. 🌍 Why This Matters: One Founders Place adds immense appeal to the surrounding developments, including our premium purpose built student accommodation development Quayside West Studios. The synergy between these projects enhances Newcastle’s position as a prime location for businesses that value innovation, sustainability, and a strong connection to local history. Key Features: • Panoramic city views • Environmentally friendly energy systems • Historic design elements that preserve Newcastle’s industrial legacy • Strengthens the allure of Quayside West Studios, offering dynamic office and studio spaces in an ever-evolving part of the city We are proud to see Newcastle evolving into a hub for sustainable business, growth and innovation. Developments like One Founders Place and Quayside West Studios are creating vibrant new spaces that will define the city’s future.  #Newcastle #SustainableDevelopment #QuaysideWestStudios #OfficeSpaces #GreenEconomy #HeritagePreservation #ClimatePositive

Have a look at this interesting interview with HOK Managing Principal, Daniel Hajjar on the challenges faced by urban planners in the UK and New York. In the article, Hajjar describes the "ridiculous complexity" of the UK planning system and criticizes the last 10 years of Tory government as "totally flaky." With Hajjar's position as the leader of one of the world's largest architectural companies, it's concerning to hear his assessment that "nobody believes them anymore." Interesting to hear these thoughts on the current state of politics and planning in the UK? #urbanplanning #architecture #politics

The area around King’s Cross is one of London’s real estate success stories, as the fastest growing #office submarket in the capital and only the second fastest in the entire country, with completions up 23% in the last five years. With a rapid increase in office space in concentrated area comes myriad benefits – a growing culture of #innovation and #collaboration, exemplified by the strength of the Knowledge Quarter, and supporting other industries like #retail and #leisure. But with more offices also comes increased competition for space, as multiple best-in-class workspaces come onto the market. Our St Pancras Campus development feeds into and benefits from the thriving working culture of the Knowledge Quarter and King’s Cross. But as a mixed-use development, it offers so much more than offices alone. Designed by award-winning architects Caruso St John Architects Llp, the scheme is a blend of #offices, #homes, and a unique cultural offer wrapped into an architectural marvel. By diversifying the offer of the development, each part of St Pancras Campus supports and improves the others, making the tenant experience better across the board. Read more about the rapid development of King’s Cross from Giles Tebbitts for CoStar UK: https://lnkd.in/etpJUF2M 📸 : Aisling Murray MCIOB, BAM UK & Ireland #KingsCross #London #Development #Growth #Contruction #Development

This 50-storey office extending to 204m is the 4th tallest in the City of London (12th tallest in London) and is understood to be the UK’s most sustainable speculative office scheme within its size category. The building has achieved an EPC rating A and an “Outstanding” BREEAM rating.   This is a strong vote of confidence by BayernLB towards London, the UK and to "Financing Progress". After 47 years in London, this move represents only the fourth change of location and a move back to Bishopsgate, where BayernLB had its very first London office. It offers colleagues and customers alike the use of a state of the art, environmentally enhanced office space.   Christoph Weaver, General Manager, commented: "We are all excited to be moving to this new building which provides so much more than just a place to work (including the 26th floor rooftop and cafeteria/bar, mezzanine floor business lounge and “think tank” auditorium as well as the 50thfloor “Look Out” and executive meeting rooms). For many of us the feeling is like the first day in a new school even following the German tradition of having a little gift on the first day (“Schultüte”). 8 Bishopsgate will allow the BayernLB London team (and visitors) to make the most of a flexible working style which will encourage collaborative and innovative thinking, whilst benefiting from the outstanding accommodation with views across much of London."    #BayernLB #TeamBayernLB #Fortschrittsfinanzierer #FinancingProgress #London

Nice deal in Gdansk ❗ ❗ Greenstone has acquired an almost 80 pct stake in a special purpose vehicle owning the Format office building in Gdansk in what is the first big-ticket office transaction in Poland’s regional cities since 2022 💥 The vendor was Torus, which was advised during the transaction process by Cushman & Wakefield and Greenberg Traurig Poland. The buyer was advised by LegalKraft and Trebbi Polska. 'There is no denying that that current situation on the office market differs a lot from that a few years ago. While a post-covid correction continues, high quality projects are always on the winning side and can positively stimulate the market. Although Format was built and commercialised in a pandemic and post-pandemic environment, it reached full occupancy and has now found a buyer', cooments slawomir gajewski of Torus. Format offers nearly 16,000 sqm of office space. It's located in a business district of Gdansk, at the border of Oliwa and Przymorze Małe. It features architectural and technological solutions taking account of environmental aspects and allowing for building a healthy and friendly work environment for which it has been awarded LEED Platinum and “Building Without Barriers” certificates. Click the link in the first comment 👇 👇

Transforming Office Spaces into Urban Homes: Toronto's Innovative Approach is discussed in this week’s #blogmonday #interiordesign #interiorarchitecture

The #Frankfurt skyline will continue to grow in the future. After two years of discussion, local authorities will shortly be presenting the city's new high-rise masterplan. This allows for 14 new high-rise locations in Frankfurt and thus offers exciting opportunities for project developers and investors. The new plan focuses primarily on the expansion of the famous banking district and on additional projects for the area around the Ostbahnhof railway station, which has already undergone a noticeable transformation in recent years. No further high-rise projects are expected for the Europaviertel and the area around the trade fair centre. #CapitalMarkets #realestateinvestment Mixed-use projects that focus on offices and include other uses such as hotels, residential and retail are particularly desirable from a political perspective. The plan is boosted by the fact that modern, high-quality office space in central locations continues to be in high demand. A prime example of the great market potential of first-class office space in a mixed-use new-build quarter in Frankfurt is the current FOUR project by Groß & Partner Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH which Colliers will also be moving into shortly. The development of high-rise master plans is already a tradition in Frankfurt politics. The first two plans were submitted in 1998 and 2008 and the successful implementation together with transaction consultants, project developers and investors has visibly enriched and modernised the cityscape. In this way, the property industry can once again help to strengthen Frankfurt as a business location and lead it into the future. Let's talk about current opportunities in Frankfurt at #Mipim. You will find me at the Colliers stand R7.E51. I look forward to our conversations.

This is an interesting article that includes perspectives from many different developers about the role of design in signing leases and winning tenants. What makes a successful Class-A office building? There are many ideas, but it boils down to 'Class-A and trophy properties that have prioritized design that focuses on elevating the workplace experience and providing the type of space and amenities that prioritize flexibility.' Read on for a variety of winning strategies, including from our client Ivanhoé Cambridge! https://lnkd.in/dGR3F-dn