The Langham Estate welcomes David Chipperfield Architects’ HQ
Coverdale Barclay’s client The Langham Estate has signed a new major lease with David Chipperfield Architects establishing its new UK headquarters at a property on Little Portland Street. The international architecture practice sought a prime central London location that would offer increased connectivity, more space, greater local amenities, and proximity to a range of high-profile […]
Creating noise around our clients’ summer events
Our clients, Devonshire Square, Sugar House Island and Borough Yards have all been celebrating the summer of sport with outdoors screens showing Wimbledon, the Euros and the Olympics, alongside pop-ups al fresco bars by the businesses on site. These screenings have provided activation for the public realm, which brings the community together, drives footfall, and increases dwell time. The Independent, London on the Inside, Glamour, Evening Standard, Time Out, Country […]
Placefirst accelerates portfolio
The award-winning single-family developer and operator, Placefirst, has accelerated the growth of its portfolio through a series of forward-funded deals. As the UK’s new government looks to address the shortage of housing, greater amounts of high -quality housing to offer an alternative to the unpredictable buy-to-let market is key. As part of its commitment […]
London Designer Outlet signs new brands
The capital’s leading fashion and lifestyle destination has welcomed Ben Sherman and Lids to the outlet, as it celebrates record-breaking May trading and the strongest June trading since before the pandemic. As the new brands take up 2,000 sq ft of newly leased space combined, existing brands Sunglass Hut and Sony have increased their […]
General election policy briefing
Last week, on 27 June, Coverdale Barclay co-hosted a breakfast presentation with public affairs firm Lodestone Communications on the likely implications of the upcoming general election for the built environment industry. Speaking to our clients and contacts at The Soho Hotel, managing director Martha Dalton and account director Orlando Wind-Cowie delivered an engaging presentation […]
Are the parties going far enough for housing?
Offering his thoughts ahead of the general election, Coverdale Barclay’s account director Alexander Peel welcomes the fact that housing has been steadily climbing the political agenda – but thinks there are more ambitious changes to the planning system that should be on the cards. In the last few weeks, there have been multiple opinion […]
Our clients celebrate the Summer of Sport
Our clients have been celebrating the sunshine with events that foster community spirit among residents, local businesses and visitors, and champion the summer of sport. Borough Yards near London Bridge has been transformed with big screens screening Wimbledon and the Olympics, as well as F&B and retail pop-ups. The City of London is also […]
Sugar House Island launches free new art exhibitions
Our client Sugar House Island has launched a year-long programme of free art exhibitions in partnership with Hypha Studios, a charity which matches creatives with free art space. From now until mid-2025, 16 collectives of artists will be showcasing their work, with 60 free events and workshops for the public to attend. At a […]
Transformative plans for Leatherhead
CB has recently been appointed by Kier Property to support the public consultation for the regeneration of Leatherhead town centre in Surrey. The Leret Partnership – a JV between Kier and Mole Valley District Council – is bringing forward proposals to transform large swathes of the town to create a mixed-use development that will transform the town […]
‘Meet the Team’ episode 12: May Adekoya
Episode twelve of our Meet the Team Instagram series is now live (@coverdalebarclay) We’re delighted to introduce the newest member of our team, Account Executive May Adekoya, who joined us earlier this month. May comes to us with experience working in strategy, marketing and insights for fintech companies and local authorities. She will be […]