Lloyd Lee, Managing Partner at Yoo Capital discusses the company’s investment in Olympia and Camden, reflecting a bold belief in London’s enduring global appeal – and what makes a successful architect-client relationship for him.
Development director at General Projects, Ben Cross talks to AT about retrofitting two major buildings in London and what the market for retrofit is like at the moment and moving forward.
Duncan Blackmore, founder of development company Arrant Land discusses how he adds value to small sites, what he looks for at auctions, as well as his work for Arrant Industries as an ‘urban practitioner’ and research and development vehicle, Neighbourhood.
Development director at Native Land, Dan Clarke talks to AT about evolving expectations and the delicate task of striking a balance between adhering to regulations and pushing the boundaries of architectural innovation.
The Executive Director Development for Grosvenor discusses the challenges facing the development sector and explains why she's suspicious of architects who are unable or unwilling to acknowledge their own weaknesses and strengths.
Bywater Properties’ Theo Michell discusses the importance and viability of large-scale, timber-led developments, and why the current focus on retrofit may hamper innovation in the office sector.
The founder and CEO of Valouran discusses the importance of resilience and strength when it comes to developing successful projects, and why retrofit offers the best of both worlds from a design and environmental perspective.
HGG London's Dicle Guntas extols the virtues of out-of-the ordinary projects, multi-layered meanings and innovative design.
The managing director of HUB talks about making the leap from architect to client and delivering quality within the build-to-rent sector.
Charlie Caswell and Adam Dainow offer advice on how to make the transition from architecture to setting up a design-led development company.
