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.

We don’t just talk commercial outcomes — we deliver them:

  • £11M in residential sales in one week (Triptych Bankside)

  • 4x increase in F&B income (Southbank Centre)

  • £2M annual coffee turnover (British Library)

  • Meanwhile operators converted to permanent tenants

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

Commercialising Place

It’s not just about activation - it’s about 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 and licensing models

  • Commercial pathways from pilot to permanent

  • Measurable impact: footfall, dwell time, spend and repeat visits