OFFICES - TO RENT - LONDON
WHAT WE DO
In today’s world, a workspace is much more than a place for people to work. It makes a statement about you, your brand and how you want to be perceived.
The traditional creative industries have known this for a long time, which is why the most successful advertising agencies, architects and brand leaders occupy so many of London’s most exciting spaces.
We know this, because we’re the people who put them there.
You’ll find our clients throughout and beyond central London, from Soho and Covent Garden, to Fitzrovia and Mayfair. We pioneered the creative rethink of London’s East End, and made places like Shoreditch shorthand for cool urban chic.
Now we are doing it all over London, for clients in every industry. We are active in all of the capital’s emerging areas as well as the saturated centre, so if there’s a space with potential anywhere in London, we know about it … and we have the skills to make it uniquely yours.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
WHO WE ARE
We think differently.
We’re inspired by unique design and perfect partnerships
Our reputation comes from our long history of sourcing and creating innovative, architectural work spaces for clients in a multitude of sectors. That success is entirely due to the way we work and the people we are. We don’t just talk about creativity; it’s embedded in the way we think, the way we work and the way we deliver. It is at the heart of everything Pilcher London does. It is in the DNA of every partner.
Being a Pilcher London partner is a vocation. Collectively, we cover a broad spectrum of age and experience and that’s deliberate. It means we stay fresh, relevant and forward thinking, without losing the edge we have gained through years of experience.
MEET THE TEAM
David Rosen
David is an honorary fellow of the RIBA. This is an extremely high accolade bestowed upon very few agents outside of the architectural profession. David is regarded amongst his peers as the creative guru of the property world. Tenants enjoy dealing with him as he does not talk about “the air conditioning system” but “the space, the architecture, the environment.”
David’s Professional Highlight: “The acquisition of 30 Berkeley Square on behalf of Mercury Phillips as their London gallery headquarters.”
David’s Design Hero: “The industrial designer Raymond Loewy”.
David Jackson
David’s philosophy as the keystone of Pilcher London is a simple one. There is no monopoly on good ideas. When Pilcher London began the trend towards repurposed industrial sites David was behind every successful new project. When the Soho Theatre Company needed help with their lottery funded venue, David found the partner they needed. Now, as more enlightened corporates look for new workspaces right across London, David is ahead of the curve once again, promoting a pragmatic approach to creatively designed workspace.
He is genuinely enthused by the challenges of matching clients with buildings that reflect their values and aspirations and takes the responsibility very personally. Within the partnership team, he pulls the particular expertise of each partner together, creating a seamless, effective and very individual service. David is an innovator who likes making things happen.
David’s Professional Highlight: “As far as I’m concerned everything we do has to be a calling card. Right now, I’d say acquiring space in the White Collar Factory, a Derwent London Plc building, for Spark 44 and AKT II. It’s an amazing building designed by AHMM which was just perfect for them.”
David’s Design Hero: “It has to be David Chipperfield, the first architect I ever properly worked with. I have enormous respect for him and I gained so much from that early experience”.
Simon Rinder
An integral part of Pilcher London for almost 20 years, Simon’s expert reputation is forged from long experience allied to a natural talent for innovation and lateral thinking. He is well-known for his sometimes unconventional but always effective approach to problem solving and, as a result, has an exemplary track record of finding creative solutions to obstacles of all sizes.
Infinitely patient and dedicated, with a financial acumen and knowledge of the market that is second to none, Simon is both detailed and thorough in his approach to every transaction. His style is very hands on and underpinned by the mutual trust he engenders: Simon goes to great length to ensure that each negotiation is entirely transparent to both landlords and tenants. He takes a personal pride in getting the best outcomes for Pilcher London clients because he fundamentally believes that every property choice is an investment in the future. Also, because Simon is a nice guy, who just wants the best for people.
Simon’s Professional Highlight: “The thing I am most proud of, is the trust that clients place in me to give them the best professional advice … and that I don’t let them down”
Simon’s Design Hero: “Steve Jobs, for his creativity and foresight”.
Julian Wogman
The youngest in our agency team, Julian, is a qualified architect and passionate advocate of buildings that represent the heart and soul of a company. To Julian, there is nothing better than the creative challenge of finding spaces that properly reflect the aspirations and ethos of a client. He has an unerring ability to visualise the potential of empty spaces and, thanks to his expertise, the quantified ability to make them work.
He is an invaluable resource for Pilcher London clients who want constructive help on how to make the most of their chosen location, with advice that is creative, practical and technically precise. Thanks to his expert knowledge, Julian is an authoritative voice and the perfect bridge between contractors, tenants and landlords. It’s a job he loves doing and he does it supremely well.
Julian’s Professional Highlight: “I am torn between a world breaking office rent or helping Charles Saatchi find a new space for his gallery”
Julian’s Design Hero: “Brunel for his impact on design history. And Harry Beck. London’s tube map is just a perfect piece of design”.
CURRENT PROPERTIES
An individual solution for every project
whatever its size.
We are a commercial estate agency with unparalleled city-wide knowledge, specialising in category defining buildings and spaces. We create chemistry bringing tenants, landlords, architects and designers together to find tailored solutions and maximise potential. Our reputation for style is matched by sound commercial advice.
CASE STUDY
What Apt said about the process: “We gave Pilcher London an incredibly ‘relaxed brief’ – unusual space, where architects and creatives would see where the ‘added value’ could be found, to be located in central London, affordable (if possible) and 7000 sq ft. Pilcher London went through their files and came back with some immediately interesting properties, we visited and searched, but none of these fully met the criteria. They continued to preserve over a number of months, continuously updating us and offering new thoughts and perspectives until in March 2018 the call came through that they thought they had found it. We needed to be quick and that an open mind was needed as it was still a building site. I went to Clerkenwell and behind a construction hoarding, with windows and rooflights missing, property magic was emerging. After meetings with the owners and Pilcher London’s skilful negotiations, Apt moved into 235 St John Street in June 2018 and have been enjoying this home ever since.”
CASE STUDY
Pilcher London has advised BrandOpus on all their relocations since they were first formed over 15 years ago.
The latest acquisition was 1 Stephen Street, off Charlotte Street, W1 within an ORMS designed building. We found the space off-market, negotiated terms and were instrumental in helping BrandOpus select an architect to complement them in their design and fitout.
Pilcher London also managed the process, including liaising with their solicitors to ensure that the transaction achieved its desired outcome.
CASE STUDY
Spark 44 relocated to the White Collar Factory, located on Old Street roundabout. Pilcher London were instrumental in the relocation and subsequent fit-out, introducing the architectural team as well as negotiating the commercial terms and Spark44 now has an office that directly reflects its identity as a global creative agency, is bespoke and user-centric in both function and aesthetic.
TESTIMONIALS
We’re experts at matching
the right buildings to the right companies
Director | AHMM
Partner | EP | HLA
Founders of March and White Design
Co Founder | Second Home
Founder and CEO | Mishi Pay
TENANT REP
the moment
the market
the brief
viewings
the terms
the deal
the move
the cost
business
Pilcher London’s Tenant Rep Team is dedicated to acquiring office space for tenants. Acting exclusively on behalf of tenants and led by Partner David Jackson, it has evolved through many years’ experience of delivering against the most demanding client briefs, to become a leading force in property sourcing and negotiation.
Every search we make combines creative thinking with a pragmatic approach. Every client we have receives a personal, partner-level service. Every detail is considered. Our support team led by the qualified architect Julian Wogman, is the best we know. That’s because David, alongside partners David Rosen and Simon Rinder, believes that every client deserves the best possible. Today, our highly-skilled team represent tenants across a spectrum of industries in all areas of London.
IN SUMMARY
Looking for offices to rent in London?
We can help
Pilcher London is a team of office agents with a passion for connecting companies with the best offices to suit their growing needs. Our speciality comes in creative offices, which traditionally catered for media companies and fashion brands but have been quickly been adopted by young and energetic companies in all industries looking to get inspiration from their environment.
If you are looking for central London offices or something in the more creative areas of Old Street or Camden, we can help. We have a proven track record of relocating companies from just a few people to hundreds of staff – with an expert knowledge of all parts of London and the perfect locations for you.
We are seeing huge popularity in creative spaces with natural light, open seating arrangements, break-out areas and high floor to ceiling spaces. A good environment can help bring out the best in your company, its employees and its productivity and we are here to help you meet your goals in the most cost-effective and seamless way possible.
How do you find the best
offices in London?
At Pilcher London, our particular skill is in generating a chemistry to bring tenants, landlords, architects and other designers together to maximise the potential of each project.
We represent a number of high profile and well-known landlords in centre of London and our office agents are always on the lookout for new buildings and office locations.
Our expertise of London and the property market is matched by our eye for good design and practicality – and also sound commercial advice. In addition to finding the ideal office space, we can negotiate the best rates and the terms for your office agreement.
Tell us your office requirements...
We would love to hear your office requirements and help you find the best office space to rent today. Simply contact us by phone or email us your enquiry and we would be delighted to come back to you with a list of viable options.