Chiswick Park
Where people come first
Chiswick Park was shaped by the belief that people are more important than bricks and mortar. A novel idea in the world of 1990s property development, this approach is now understood as a cornerstone of great design. More than 20 years after completion, today we’re back on site as proud asset managers to Building 7 — ensuring this people-first place serves its communities better than ever.
Where we started
Through our research into changing cities and working patterns, we recognised an opportunity to imagine a different kind of workplace. One that combined the best of the business park and city centre office models and transformed them into an exciting new experience for everyone who worked there. What was once an unloved brownfield site designed for light industrial use would become a gamechanging development that focused not only on creating eye-catching buildings — but on the overall sense of place.
“It would be fabulous if everybody could work in a place like this. The way you work in harmony with the nature around you, this is a great workplace.”
What we did
Top talent
Each decision we made at Chiswick Park was driven by the idea that every employee should enjoy working there. Understanding that collaboration would be our rocket fuel, we assembled an impressive lineup of top talent to realise the potential of this pioneering concept. We arranged roundtables with business leaders, appointed Richard Rogers - a recognised visionary on the growth of cities - to prepare the masterplan and lead the design team, and recruited super-smart specialists from the American hospitality industry to bring a whole new level of service to British workplaces.
Beyond the buildings
The resulting destination is a collection of generous, light-filled buildings situated around a vibrant park — complete with lake, lush landscaping and an open-air performance area. These beautiful, buzzing and hardworking spaces are enjoyed by a diverse array of companies stretching from Haliburton to Pokemon.
An ongoing relationship
In 2020, Stanhope purchased Building 7 at Chiswick Park from funds managed by Blackstone for around £310m, with the backing of existing private clients. The building is 95% let to major brands including Pernod Ricard, Starbucks and British American Tobacco — and is now managed by our very own asset management team.
What makes
this place great
Chiswick Park was the first office development in London to embrace the idea that people are more important than the offices they work in. Offering 12 buildings in a 33 acre site, the development delivers a people-centric destination where individuals and businesses can freely exchange ideas and embrace new ways of working. What’s more, happier people are more productive people. So everybody wins.
Chiswick Park has received numerous awards and been widely recognised for its role in establishing a new standard for workplaces in the UK and beyond. We’re proud to be back onsite as asset managers today — boosting health and happiness for place and people alike, for many years to come.
