Hines/Lipton Rogers
18 Blackfriars (The Round)
Overview
Quod provided development economics and socio-economic advice for The Round at 18 Blackfriars, a landmark mixed-use development by Hines and Lipton Rogers. Working across affordable housing, affordable workspace and community strategy, Quod helped shape a bold new model for urban living and working, centred on social connection, public access and long-term community benefit.
Details
Quod helped shape a landmark mixed-use destination, delivering affordable housing, community-focused workspace and a vibrant public realm centred on social connection and inclusion.
Our Role
Quod provided strategic development economics and socio-economic advice to support the delivery of The Round at 18 Blackfriars, working closely with Hines, Lipton Rogers and the wider consultant team. Quod led negotiations on the affordable housing and affordable workspace offer, securing 40.5% affordable housing alongside a high-quality, community-focused affordable workspace strategy. The team also helped shape the wider public access and community vision for the development, responding to changing expectations of post-Covid urban workplaces. Centred around a vibrant public plaza, cultural facilities and green social spaces, the project reimagines how office-led developments can foster connection, accessibility and long-term community value.
