Virtual reality and 3D technology captured the imaginations of almost fifty retail brand representatives at an open day held to showcase The Lexicon Bracknell, and the impressive progress that has been made on the development. Highlights of the day included a detailed construction site tour around areas of the 1 million sq. ft. site, allowing…
Coverdale Barclay is delighted to announce the appointment of Hilary Ip, as Senior Account Executive, specialising in consumer PR for destinations, lifestyle PR and fashion brands. Prior to this, Hilary was Event Manager at Bread & Beast restaurant in Hong Kong. Hilary’s experience includes creating innovative PR and marketing campaigns, UK and International press relations and…
Coverdale Barclay announces the appointment of Michael Murphy as non-executive Chairman. Michael has had a long career in public relations. This has included developing his own public relations businesses in the UK and working for major publicly-owned groups including positions with Weber Shandwick – based in Hong Kong and then London – and latterly at…
On Wednesday 4th May, Legal & General Property (“LGP”) announced, on behalf of its UK Property Income Fund II, that it is investing approximately £18.5 million in the refurbishment of The Grafton Centre in Cambridge. Starting in May 2016, The Grafton Centre will undergo a substantial refurbishment programme, including the reconfiguration of retail space to…
The Bedford Estates and Store Street have been featured in a property feature on Bloomsbury, written by David Spittles for London Evening Standard. The transformation of once-seedy King’s Cross and St Pancras on Bloomsbury’s northern edge is the regeneration story of the decade. The Bedford Estates backed by a local business partnership, Camden Council and English Heritage,…
Guildford Borough Council has appointed Coverdale Barclay to help resource and deliver communications for the next phase of the Local Plan project. The Local Plan sets out a 15-year vision and framework for the future development of the Borough to ensure a comprehensive and strategic approach to development, and avoid piecemeal development. It also enables…
Coverdale Barclay has joined New London Architecture’s Corporate Membership scheme. New London Architecture is an independent forum for discussion, debate and information about architecture, planning, development and construction in the capital. Their year round programme of events, exhibitions and research examines all issues affecting London’s built environment, and attracts all those with a stake in…
Coverdale Barclay is working with The Portman Estate to raise the profile of the Estate’s three key retail and dining destinations; Chiltern Street, Seymour Place and New Quebec Street. As part of this Coverdale Barclay worked with an illustrator to produce an illustrated store directory, showcasing the retailers and restaurants across the three streets, as…
Assay Studios, TCN’s first Birmingham based project, has been featured in the ‘Going Up’ section of Estates Gazette’s Birmingham Focus. Birmingham has seen a recent surge of focus in the press, following completion of high profile regeneration projects, including the completion of Grand Central Birmingham, and the launch of the city’s first John Lewis store.…
On Thursday 25th February, the Bracknell Regeneration Partnership a 50:50 Joint Venture between Legal & General Capital (“LGC”) and Schroder UK Real Estate Fund (“SREF”), together with Bracknell Forest Council (“BFC”) and contractors Mace, held the topping out ceremony for its Marks & Spencer store at The Lexicon Bracknell, the brand new shopping and leisure…