How do you breathe life into an empty site while it awaits re-development?
Ask Carl Turner.
He’s the founder of celebrated architecture practice, Turner Works.
He’s also a developer and operator of commercial real estate.
Carl’s CRE projects include London’s hit mixed-use developments, Pop Brixton and Peckham Levels.
In theory, both projects are temporary as they occupy land slated for redevelopment.
As a result, they’re known as ‘meanwhile spaces’.
Done well, meanwhile spaces allow a landlord to extract value from a site while figuring out what to do with it long term.
Even better, a meanwhile space can reveal the best long-term use for the land it sits on.
In today’s interview, Carl explains how he’s turned unused spaces into destinations enjoyed by millions.
Listen now and you’ll learn:
- Why he likes activating public spaces.
- How he plans, builds and operates meanwhile spaces.
- How he gets the tenant mix right.
- How he structures his tenants’ leases and rents.
- How he creates a buzz that attracts massive footfall.
- How he’s now applying his understanding of meanwhile spaces to refresh entire towns.
- And MUCH more…
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Pop Brixton
Photography by Tim Crocker
Peckham Levels
Photography by Tim Crocker
Coachworks
Photography by Guy Archer
Links related to this episode
Carl Turner:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/carl_works
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carl.works/
- Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/carl-turner-9a66b08
Turner Works:
- Website: https://turner.works/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turner.works/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Turner_Works
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/turner-works
Pop Brixton:
- Website: https://www.popbrixton.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popbrixton/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/PopBrixton
Peckham Levels:
- Website: https://peckhamlevels.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peckhamlevels/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/peckhamlevels
Coachworks:
- Website: https://coach-works.co.uk/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachworks_ash/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachworks_ash
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