HB Reavis

26/08/2026

We have set out a new vision to unlock One Waterloo, creating a vibrant mixed-use destination connecting Waterloo station and the South Bank.

Our retrofit-led proposals for the Elizabeth House site would bring together new hotels, student homes, built-to-rent homes, shops, leisure, workspace and public realm, while supporting new jobs once complete.

At the heart of the masterplan is a more open and connected place. Our plans would open up the site with three new pedestrian routes, a new public square and a more active station frontage linking York Road, The Curve, Leake Street, the South Bank and Waterloo station.

By retaining the existing structure rather than pursuing demolition and new build, the proposals target a 75% reduction in embodied carbon and seek to achieve net zero carbon in construction and operation.

We are now inviting local residents, businesses, neighbours and visitors to help shape the proposals through public consultation.

Find out more and share your views 👉 https://hbreavis.com/en/press/our-new-vision-for-unlocking-waterloo/

05/08/2026

Biophilia isn't a finishing touch, it's woven through everything we design. You'll find it in the green heart atrium and roof garden at Worship Square, home to 3,200 NASA-approved air-purifying plants, in the greenery throughout HubHub's workspaces and on the rooftops at Bloom Clerkenwell and 33 Central. It matters to us because it matters to the people who use our buildings: being around nature helps us feel calmer, focus better and do our best work. 🌿

29/06/2026

“The constraint here is not demand for places - it is the supply of accommodation to house the students who fill them.”

In his latest piece for Estates Gazette, Ryan Jakes, our Head of Living and Commercial explores why central London has a key role to play in easing the capital’s student bed shortage.

Ryan looks at why the conversation around purpose-built student accommodation needs to be more nuanced, particularly in locations where demand, connectivity and access to leading institutions come together.

For HB Reavis, it is a question of unlocking the potential of complex central London sites to deliver-high quality accommodation in the places where it can have the greatest impact.

Read the full piece here 👉 https://www.estatesgazette.co.uk/news/how-central-london-can-ease-the-capitals-student-bed-shortage/

10/06/2026

Not your average morning commute... No delays, no signal failures, nothing but fresh air. 🏙️

Professional slackliner walked a 500-metre line stretched between the Palace of Culture and Science and our Varso Tower in Warsaw, 180 metres above the ground, as part of the Timeline project.

He completed the crossing in just 30 minutes and 7 seconds. Breathtaking doesn’t quite cover it.

We’re immensely proud that Varso Tower, the tallest building in the EU, played its part in this extraordinary moment, connecting Warsaw’s historic heart with its modern skyline.

A huge congratulations to Jaan Roose, one of the world’s leading slackliners, whose achievements span continents and records. 👏

Highline

01/06/2026

Strong leasing momentum is building at Space House.🌆

Five new office lettings, totalling c.60,700 sq ft, have been secured across the Tower and Block buildings, with a further 4,460 sq ft under offer, taking the offices to 45% leased or under offer.

The latest occupiers include John Laing, Wiggin, Sapiens and QuadReal, joining an existing business community that includes BlackLine, Spectris and HiBob.

Located where Covent Garden meets Holborn, Space House continues to attract leading names across law, investment, technology and finance. The workplace offering brings together a central London location, rich in-house amenity, sustainable design and a focus on employee experience.

As leasing and asset management partner for Space House, we are proud to be supporting the next chapter of this iconic campus.

Louise Ioannou, HB Reavis UK's Head of Workspace & Clients, said:
“These new transactions clearly demonstrate that Space House is an exceptional workplace and will be home to some of the capital’s most ambitious and progressive companies.”

Read more here 👉 https://hbreavis.com/en/press/space-house-secures-five-more-office-lettings/

15/05/2026

The HB Reavis team recently spent the day volunteering with Idia’s Community Kitchen, supporting an incredible organisation helping people across East London. 💜

From sorting donations to organising supplies, it was a hands-on day and a great opportunity to give back.

A big thank you to everyone who took part and a special shoutout to Aina for all the inspiring care she gives to so many people. 🫶

13/05/2026

Building frontier artificial intelligence amid an intensely competitive race, while also striving to be a force for good, that’s the challenge facing Demis Hassabis, founder of DeepMind. It’s a personal challenge, but also one that raises existential questions for all of humanity. 🤖

We explored these ideas on Monday evening with Sebastian Mallaby, author of the brilliant new book The Infinity Machine, a portrait of Hassabis and his extraordinary company. HB Reavis welcomed Sebastian to Space House, where he was joined in conversation by assistant professor Jon Cardoso-Silva from the London School of Economics Data Science Institute.

The evening launched our new series, AI. After Intelligence, where we aim to better understand the people, organisations and critical questions shaping how this consequential technological shift will change the way we work, interact, learn and even evolve.

We were delighted to welcome Sebastian and are looking forward to more exciting conversations with people on the frontline of this transformational technology.

30/04/2026

Behind every great place are the people helping to shape it. 🏙️

For Ryan Jakes, our Head of Living and Commercial, a background in architecture has shaped more than his career path. It has influenced the way he thinks about development, from how places are designed to how they are experienced by the people who use them.

In his recent My BE Career interview with BE News, Ryan reflects on the route that brought him into property, including his role in delivering Worship Square and how that experience continues to shape what comes next as HB Reavis grows its living and commercial work in London.

Read the full interview here 👉

Ryan Jakes, head of living and commercial at HB Reavis UK, talks about his career working in the built environment industry.

22/04/2026

We believe great buildings should do more than shape skylines; they should be places which spark inspiration and meaningful connections with the communities around them.

We’re therefore delighted to support this upcoming event in collaboration with The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE.

On Monday 11th May, Sebastian Mallaby will join us at Space House for a conversation exploring one of the most closely watched organisations at the forefront of artificial intelligence.

Mallaby’s new book, The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind, and the Quest for Superintelligence, traces the remarkable rise of Demis Hassabis, the North London-born founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, whose work has helped place AI at the centre of global debate. Based on extensive access to Hassabis and his inner circle, the book offers a rare inside look at the race to build artificial intelligence as well as the opportunities and risks that come with it.

Joining him for this fireside-style discussion will be Dr Jon Cardoso-Silva from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Together, they will discuss the book and what may lie ahead in an increasingly AI-shaped world.

The evening will begin with drinks and canapés at the Clubhouse and its roof terrace from 6pm.

📅 11th May 2026
🕕 6pm
📍 Clubhouse, Space House

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-the-infinity-machine-qa-with-author-sebastian-mallaby-tickets-1985799461646?aff=oddtdtcreator