We’re thrilled to be shaping a vision for the future of Swansea, working with the local authority on seven sites across the city. This month, our colleague David Warburton spoke at a South Wales Business Insider event in the city, updating delegates on our vision and sharing insights from our City on the Beach sketchbook.

We’ve been awarded Architecture Today’s first ever Outstanding Contribution Award – recognition of our “pioneering work in valuing existing buildings.” Our Chairman spoke to the magazine about his passion for design over fashion, saying: “Great design lasts forever – if we build buildings that are honest and stand the test of time.”

Our canalside homes at Mansion House, Port Loop are now available, giving residents the chance to embrace life by the water’s edge. In this new article, Stuart Mills of the Canal & River Trust shares insights into the appeal of waterside living and how Port Loop is redefining how people interact with the canal.

Several projects have been nominated for industry awards. Royal William Yard is shortlisted for a BCO Award; Campbell Park in Milton Keynes is up for a Pineapples award, while a light installation at Waulk Mill was recognised at the LIT Design Awards. In other awards news, our co-founder Jonathan Falkingham has been appointed as a judge for the 2025 Davidson Prize.

Sian Stanhope joins as a development manager in Sheffield – taking on the final phases of work at Park Hill and the redevelopment of the city’s iconic Cole Brothers department store, while Nicky Harries returns to the business as commercial lettings manager, overseeing workspace across Manchester, Liverpool, and Plymouth.

We’re looking for a great Asset Manager to join US at our award-winning waterfront Royal William Yard in Plymouth – working closely with the brilliant businesses, restaurants, bars, galleries and organisations that operate there. We’re also on the hunt for a Residential Consultant to join our team in Manchester.

Our colleagues Tom Bloxham MBE, Guy Ackernley, Akeel Malik, Emma Gardiner, David Warburton, Ryan Leigh, Nicky Harries, Joe Woolley, and Suzie Scott will all be in Cannes next month. We’d love to hear from you if you’re attending too.

Looking for a new home in Leeds? 26 Wild Garden, nestled in the ultra-energy-efficient Climate Innovation District by Citu, is managed by our Urban Splash residential team. This four-bedroom, three-storey home offers 1,321 sq ft of spacious living within a sustainable neighbourhood.

Looking for a vibrant new spot for your business? The Tea Factory in Liverpool’s Ropewalks is an iconic part of the city’s creative district and one of Urban Splash’s pioneering projects. Offering 3,793 sq ft of space, it’s perfect for independent businesses seeking to create a new community hub or retail destination.

“I look forward to watching the sun rise there one day”
Insider on our plans for Swansea - January 2025

“Port Loop makes positive impact on the community in Birmingham”
Birmingham World on our work at Port Loop - January 2025

"It takes imagination to regenerate a historic city”
Financial Times on Royal William Yard - January 2025

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