From vision to activation, we make the ground floor work - commercially, creatively and socially.
Vision & Strategy.
Creating the foundations for place success, at any stage in a project lifecycle.
Place vision, positioning and strategic direction
Placemaking strategies at masterplan or post-delivery stage
Focused strategies: meanwhile use, activation, retail & F&B, culture, public art
Research, analytics and audience profiling
Community and stakeholder engagement
Commercialisation and partnership modelling
Meanwhile Use.
Temporary uses that tell a story and test future potential.
Pop-up and pilot uses to build early identity and activity
Independent retail, creative workspaces, social uses
Operator sourcing, contracting, build and fit-out
Strong industry networks: creatives, entrepreneurs, independents
Tangible ROI: residential sales uplift, long-term lettings, community goodwill
Activation & Culture.
Programming that brings places to life, and keeps people coming back.
Events, installations, public art and cultural programming
Curated calendars tailored to local audiences and destination ambition
Partnership brokerage with artists, institutions and cultural brands
End-to-end production, marketing and delivery
Measurable value: footfall uplift, repeat visits, brand halo, social impact
Proof it works.
Illustrating that joy, social value, and commercial success can be the same story.
£11M in residential sales in one week (Triptych Bankside)
4x increase in commercial income (Southbank Centre)
£2M annual coffee turnover (British Library)
Meanwhile operators converted to permanent tenants (Elephant Park)
Elephant Park Market purchased by neighbouring developer (Lendlease/Delancey)
Retail & F&B Strategy.
Making the ground floor perform - long-term.
Retail and hospitality positioning for large-scale developments
Curation and tenant mix strategies
Operator introductions – with a focus on independent, distinctive brands
Space planning, unit design and service audit
Commercial returns, public benefit, and great coffee all in one
Commercialisation.
It’s not just about activation, but what comes after.
Income strategies for public realm, cultural programming and installations
Ground-floor planning that aligns place quality with revenue opportunity
Retail, F&B and pop-up uses that support ongoing operations
Sponsorship, partnerships, licensing models
Commercial pathways from pilot to permanent
Measurable impact: footfall, dwell time, spend and repeat visits