Since the pandemic, health and well-being have been a top priority for many. This newfound focus has changed how people choose to live and also where they want to create a home for themselves.
To gain further insight into how developments will reflect this new trend of health and well-being, Northacre commissioned The Future of a Life of Well-being Report. This was created by leading placemaking consultancy, Avansere, and was launched earlier this month during an event hosted by esteemed property and finance journalist, Anne Ashworth.
The panel of industry experts discussing the research was chaired by Tom Savigar of Avansere. Tom was joined by Nick Whitten, Head of UK Living Research & Strategy at JLL, Sophie Steed, Director of Squire & Partners, Geeta Sidhu-Robb, CEO of Noosh Detox and Thea Rowe, Associate Director of Bruce Gillingham Pollard.
They discussed the key findings of the report which included how:
- 58% of Londoners feel being part of their local area improves their well-being.
- 61% said being able to engage in art, music and culture enhances their well-being.
- 77% are prioritising wellness activities and spaces when choosing where to live.
The report concludes that the best developments will incorporate indoor and outdoor physical and digital wellness experiences, something that The Broadway has helped to facilitate within each apartment and with the new lifestyle destination, Orchard Place.
The project’s architects, Squire and Partners, have ensured that The Broadway apartments are connected to their local area with unrivalled views across Westminster and St. James’s Park, whilst Orchard Place will bring a thriving ecosystem of contemporary boutiques, cafes, restaurants and fitness studios.
As the warmer weather draws in, there is a feeling of anticipation and excitement throughout London.
It’s been a busy few months here at Northacre, with The Broadway nearing completion, The Future of a Life of Well-being event and The House of Walpole well underway.
Over 150 of The Broadway’s apartments are now complete and we are very excited to welcome its first residents by the end of the summer. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our fantastic construction partners who have ensured this project will be delivered on time and have maintained an exceptional level of quality and service throughout.
This remarkable project is set to be one of London’s most contemporary and vibrant new living quarters. What sets it apart from other developments is its mission and vision to help residents live life well.
Orchard Place, located in the centre of The Broadway, is the new Wellness Capital of London. The decision to create Orchard Place was a strategic choice based on the direct response to the changing needs and priorities of many individuals since the pandemic.
To gain a deeper understanding of how future developments will be impacted by this move towards well-being, Northacre commissioned The Future of a Life of Well-being Report. This was launched earlier this month during a panel event hosted at The Broadway show apartment, with guests enjoying a healthy breakfast and views over historic Westminster. Continue reading for more details on the report and the launch event.
In addition to its strong focus on well-being, The Broadway is also characterised by its distinctive and uncompromising approach to design and attention to detail. The development’s floor to ceiling windows ensure the iconic views of St. James Park, Westminster, and the London skyline serve as a stunning centrepiece for each apartment.
Discover more about the six unique views visible from each of the Broadway towers in the article below.
Finally, the passion from our partners continues to drive world-class standards. This has also ensured 75% of the apartments at our second landmark project No. 1 Palace Street are now complete. Considerable progress has been made to the amenities; the 20-metre pool, sauna and gymnasium, as well as the outdoor courtyard, are all progressing well and we couldn’t be more proud of this iconic Northacre development.
From the team here at Northacre, we hope you have had a positive start to spring, and we look forward to updating you further in the coming months.
Stars making their West End debuts, award-winning collaborators reuniting and fresh takes on seasoned classics are among the best new plays coming to the London theatre scene in 2022. Here are the highlights announced so far…
PRIMA FACIE, HAROLD PINTER THEATRE
She restyled the image of a female assassin with her Emmy and Bafta award-winning portrayal of the off-beat, sexy, fashion-conscious Villanelle in hit BBC series Killing Eve. More recently, she tugged on our heartstrings and tear ducts playing a tough but bone-tired care worker in Jack Thorne’s pandemic drama, Help. Jodie Comer is one of the most exciting and versatile actors working today, so it’s thrilling news that the Liverpudlian is making her West End debut in Australian playwright Suzie Miller’s award-winning play, Prima Facie.
When: 15th April – 18th June 2022
THE HUMAN VOICE, HAROLD PINTER THEATRE
Six years after Ruth Wilson and Ivo van Hove collaborated on the latter’s critically-acclaimed, thoroughly modern revival of Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler – a production which marked the Belgian director’s National Theatre debut and saw Wilson earn a Best Actress Olivier nomination for her performance in the leading role – the two are professionally reunited. Van Hove directs an adaptation of French writer Jean Cocteau’s The Human Voice, which is running for just 31 performances at the West End’s Harold Pinter Theatre this spring.
When: 17th March – 9th April 2022
THE SEAGULL, HAROLD PINTER THEATRE
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke is swapping her dragons for a seagull as she makes her West End debut in a fresh take on Chekhov. Clarke will play Nina, the ambitious ingenue at the heart of 1896 play, The Seagull.
The show is the second production in the delayed three-play West End residency from the Jamie Lloyd Company, which is making its mark placing famous actors in bold re-interpretations of classic plays.
When: 29th June – 10th September 2022
THE GLASS MENAGERIE, DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE
Six-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams (Nocturnal Animals, Sharp Objects) makes her West End debut in a new production of Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie, directed by Jeremy Herrin (Wolf Hall trilogy, People, Places and Things) and designed by Vicki Mortimer (Follies, Wise Children). The production is the first from new theatre company Second Half Productions, which was launched in autumn 2021 by Herrin with his fellow former leader of Headlong Theatre (Angels in America, ENRON), Alan Stacey, and philanthropic supporter of theatre, Rob O’Rahilly. Paul Hilton (The Inheritance) and Tom Glynn-Carney (The Ferryman) also star, along with newcomers Lizzie Annis and Victor Alli.
When: 23rd May – 28th August 2022
Over at The Broadway, the distinctive architecture is truly taking shape. The six striking towers comprising 258 luxury apartments, penthouses, contemporary office space, retail outlets and restaurants, are all well underway.
A unique focus for this development is its blended lifestyle ecosystem, Orchard Place, which will be curated with stylish simplicity in mind. This innovative destination will encourage a community of like-minded people to choose a life of wellbeing, taking pleasure in living, working, and socialising locally.
Northacre CEO Niccolò comments, “With Orchard Place, we are looking to create the wellness district of London, open to all. The desire for wellness is set to grow and I anticipate we are only at the precipice of this trend as health replaces wealth at the top of many of our list of priorities”.
Tom Savigar, an expert in foresight, strategy and transformation at Avansere, also believes “the concept of ‘place’ is evolving, from a focus on property to how a lifestyle, a community, and a culture is created”.
Follow @Orchard.Place on Instagram to keep up-to-date with special announcements, podcast releases and wellness tips.
To enquire into residential or commercial spaces at Orchard Place, contact us by emailing enquiries@northacre.com.
Last month we had the pleasure of hosting our partner brands for the upcoming House of Walpole. Over an exclusive breakfast, we discussed the forthcoming opportunities for collaboration and the bespoke one-off residency which is being crafted at No.1 Palace Street.
House of Walpole has been progressing well under the direction of Northacre, Walpole and Oliver Burns. Featuring some of the best British brands in the industry, the House of Walpole will encompass elegant features such as hand painted wallpaper by Cole and Sons, a distinctive House scent curated by Rachel Vosper and bespoke furniture by Aiveen Daly.
We are looking forward to revealing more of the House of Walpole in the coming months, follow our journey on Instagram or by searching #HouseofWalpole.
As normality begins to resume in the ‘post-pandemic’ era it feels like things are on the up. There is a unanimous feeling of change, excitement and readiness for the year ahead.
This sense of change is being seen throughout the UK economy, the country and the capital.
The pandemic has caused a shift in how people live, work and socialise and this filters down to how they use and perceive property.
From new developments to shifts in buyers’ priorities and requirements, there is a lot that is changing, and that’s being reflected in the Prime Central property market.
Discover a detailed update on the current London property market as well as some exclusive insights and updates from our CEO, in the latest issue of Prime Resi.
A warm welcome to Northacre’s February Journal. We hope you have had a fantastic start to the year. As a sense of normality resumes to the country, there is a feeling of excitement and change. This is being felt throughout society and the UK economy, including the Prime Central London property market.
We are looking forward to an exciting year at Northacre, as we come to the final stages of completion of two of our current projects – No. 1 Palace Street and The Broadway – both spectacular additions to Northacre’s extensive portfolio.
Located in the heart of the city, overlooking Buckingham Palace gardens, the restoration of No.1 Palace Street and curation of 72 new luxury apartments, nears completion. We are delighted to announce that we will be unveiling the Grade II listed facade of Buckingham Gate this year, restored just in time for the Queen’s Jubilee in June. With the development designed to encapsulate the former Palace Street Hotel’s rich history, this restoration project is one we are all immensely proud of.
In partnership with Walpole and architectural interior design studio Oliver Burns, we have also been progressing well with the House of Walpole at No. 1 Palace Street. This bespoke apartment will showcase the best of British luxury brands. Continue reading to learn more about this exclusive collaboration.
The Broadway development is also completing this year, set within Orchard Place, the new wellness capital of London. With a vision to reinvigorate the City of Westminster, Orchard Place will provide a city culture and wellness destination like no other.
From the team at Northacre, we very much hope this is a successful and prosperous month for you.
CEO Niccolò Barattieri di San Pietro
London is alive and buzzing with activity as we head into the holiday season. Here are some of our favourite finds to get you in the festive spirit.
CREATE YOUR OWN WREATH AT PETERSHAM NURSERIES
For a wholesome December activity, Petersham Nurseries in Richmond and Covent Garden are hosting step-by-step wreath-making classes. Get green-fingered and be imaginative in your designs using sustainable and biodegradable materials sourced from the Nurseries, in keeping with their low-waste ethos. Choose from delicate and wild foliage, berries, holly and ivy to make your garden-inspired wreath and go home with your creation to hang proudly on your door.
When: Saturday 4th December – Monday 13th December
Don’t miss the annual winter light trail at Kew’s Royal Botanical Gardens as it shines across the grounds over the festive period. Wander through the twinkling light tunnels, watch as the water features sparkle and be dazzled by the magical colours flooding the trees, all before catching the mesmerising display at Palm House. Warm up with a hot spiced cider or hot chocolate for the ultimate winter evening out.
When: Until Sunday 9th January 2022
Champagne house Moët & Chandon is bringing a sprinkle of magic to Somerset House with a sparkling takeover of the neoclassical courtyard and a fairytale-like ice-skating rink. Get your skates on and glide around to admire the 40-foot Christmas tree decorated with Moët Champagne corks and shimmering lights. The Skate Lounge is serving up bubbles – order the Winter Spiced Cocktail for a mulled wine-inspired taste – and check out the West Wing’s Chalet Barragiste from pop-up legend and food writer Jimmy Garcia for Alpine-style dining.
When: Until Sunday 16th January 2022
Here at Northacre, we love celebrating new residences and destinations across the capital. On the 29th of November, Bvlgari Hotel London unveiled their newest creation, the Bvlgari Lounge.
With a fresh new design by the architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, The Bvlgari Lounge offers elegant all-day dining in the comfort and glamour of an Italian-style “living room.” Cosy and intimate, it is also home to the Hotel’s new signature Dolci experience, as directed by pastry chef and chocolatier-in-residence Gianluca Fusto.
Italian pastry chef and chocolatier Gianluca Fusto as well as Il Cioccolato, Bvlgari’s master chocolatier, have created an exquisite menu that encompasses all things sweet from ‘Torte’ (cakes) and ‘Mono Porzioni’ to stunning chocolate ‘gems’.
For more information, or to make a reservation click here.
We are thrilled to announce Northacre’s collaboration with luxury interior design and achitecture studio, Elicyon on the design of various communal areas at No.1 Palace Street.
Elicyon is a multi-award-winning luxury interior design studio based in Kensington, London. Elicyon has a wealth of experience in interior design and architecture, having carried out projects worldwide; from working on some of the most prestigious London postcodes, to villas in the Middle East, Shanghai apartments, and New York brownstone townhouses.
Elicyon will be working alongside Northacre and the No.1 Palace Street team to design and curate some truly stunning communal areas including; entrance lobbies, the resident lounge, library, meeting rooms, cinema, the spa reception and the swimming pool area.
“With art at the heart, our designs for the communal and amenity spaces at No.1 Palace Street weave together the varying architecture across the building. Classic contemporary and mid-century antique furniture combined with curvy organic elements reflect the traditional and modern parts of the development, with colour and vibrant textures threaded throughout every space.
Artistic centres from around the globe gather under one roof at No.1 Palace Street. The library, for example, is dedicated to Indian artists, whereas the meeting room celebrates art from Brazil, and Japanese artists dominate the walls in the Buckingham Gate lobby. Our aim with these thematic schemes was to allow the art in the building to transport residents across the world, whilst unifying a diverse set of cultures.”
Northacre is confident that Elicyon’s creative interior designs will complement No.1 Palace Street’s truly unique setting and architectural style.
Stay tuned for more information on this exciting collaboration coming soon.
To learn more, or book a private viewing of No. 1 Palace Street, please touch base with the Northacre Team.
At Northacre we’re very excited to announce that the first episode of the brand new ‘Choosing a Life of Wellness’ podcast is now live.
This podcast is brought to you by Orchard Place: The Wellness Capital of London which is nestled between the six striking towers of The Broadway.
Orchard Place is a blended lifestyle ecosystem that defines a new era of health and wellness, catering for one’s mind, body and soul. The Choosing a Life of Wellness podcast helps to support this mission by bringing together thought-leaders, tastemakers and industry experts to discuss what it means to choose a life of wellness.
For the very first episode, we are delighted to be joined by the Founder of Avansere, Tom Savigar.
Tom is an expert in foresight, strategy and transformation and has created placemaking strategies for the likes of Grosvenor, EMAAR and Knight Dragon. For two decades up to 2019, Tom has been forecasting and future-proofing some of the world’s biggest and best-known organisations with his company, The Future Laboratory.
Click the link below to listen to the episode in which we discuss the future of wellness, and discover what wellness means to Tom personally.
Spotify: ‘Choosing a Life of Wellness’ Apple Music: ‘Choosing a Life of Wellness‘