What we do
We’re the developers and asset managers behind lots of London’s most dynamic and longstanding landmarks, from Tate Modern to Television Centre.
Walk into any of our places or buildings and you’ll find it humming with human activity. People trust Stanhope to shape places with all sorts of different, often complex functions: science hubs, opera houses, global office headquarters. We’ve been doing it for almost four decades now, with over 40 million sq ft of experience to draw on.
We originate, design, deliver and manage great places that stand the test of time: sustainable, flexible places that create value.
We’re experts in the whole lifecycle of a development, from the earliest ideas through to managing a place. Our team is unique for having specialists in the room at every stage: a knowledge network that keeps us at the forefront of the market. We like co-investing in our projects to underscore alignment with our partners and goals.
Originate
Every great place starts with opportunity and vision
Part-science, part art, we start with market opportunities, trends, locations, how a place or building could be used and who might use it. This allows us to form a clear, coherent vision for how to create long-term value that’s sustainable and resilient to change.
We research: opportunities, locations, trends, uses
We acquire: appraisals, due diligence, legals, risk management
We define: vision, point of difference, objectives, strategy
We shape teams: selection, briefings, leadership
Design
Brilliant design is what turns good into great
To us design means deep consideration for every detail big and small. From anticipating occupiers’ needs to defining the architecture. It’s about balancing cost and value to arrive somewhere fresh that feels really right and works for everyone.
We conceptualise: uses, product, massing, visualising
We plan: strategy, consultation, consents, ESG
We brand-build: strategy, brand, PR, marketing
We financially prepare: funding, appraisals, legals
Deliver
We’re proud of our record turning vision into reality
We’ve built a lot of goodwill and understanding in our supply chain over decades, helping us reach extremely high standards of delivery and project control. As we build a place or building we grow its community too, engaging occupiers as we go.
We procure: strategy, implementation, risk management
We design the technicals: buildability, efficiency, supply chain
We construct: programme, cost & quality, health & safety, ESG
We curate and sell: pre-sales, pre-lettings, occupant acquisition
Manage
By managing places well we protect and grow their value
It’s no coincidence that our places prove popular with people. We think about our occupiers’ needs from the earliest stages right through to our role as asset managers, listening deeply and making adjustments that often benefit our other schemes too.
We set up and mobilise: objectives, financials, teams, services
We help occupiers: fit out, move in, soft landings, handover
We estate-manage: sales & lettings, occupier mix, enlivenment
We review: feedback, future shaping, value growth
Our approach
Look them in the eye
Our work is fundamentally about trust and promises. If we say we’ll do something, we’ll always go above and beyond to make sure we do it.
Integrity isn’t just structural
Placemaking is teamwork. We can’t build places without building strong relationships, rooted in mutual respect and good, clear communication.
Our places are for people
Our work isn’t just cranes, steel and glass. It’s about people: making places that human beings want to use. We’re creating social value.
The environment is in crisis
We refuse to make places and buildings that impact the environment clumsily or negatively. Our B Corp status and other commitments guide us daily.
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Our places are popular because we prioritise our occupiers
We’re proud that the Stanhope seal creates strong interest in the places we open. Popularity is something you have to earn by meeting people’s needs, but there’s also a magic touch required: something we’ve taken over 40 years to master.
ESG helps us think smarter, see further and create more value
We’re one of the only B Corp certified companies in our sector, deeply committed to creating sustainable places that really work for people and the planet. Read our ESG page to understand what we’re doing and why it matters.
Meet the team
Our 65-strong team is unusual in its breadth and depth of specialisms, capable and accountable at every step of the development journey. We live our projects from dream to reality, and try to have some fun along the way.
