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Kinrise workspaces and the quiet renewal of Britain’s cities


In a world where 60% of humanity will soon live in cities, the question of how urban centres evolve and where people work has never been more pressing


For Kinrise, a property investment company with an unusually philosophical bent, the answer lies not in gleaming towers or soulless office blocks, but in renewal — of buildings, of communities and of people. “Property matters,” the company


insists, “because the planet is made up of 70% water and the other 30% is property.” What sounds like a neat turn of phrase is in fact the cornerstone of its approach: the stewardship of buildings shapes the very fabric of society. The company was founded on the


conviction that Britain’s historic and iconic buildings, often sidelined for demolition, can instead be redeemed. Rather than replacing them with glass-and-steel monoliths, Kinrise retrofits these structures for modern use. It’s a process that, the company believes, carries with it stories of restoration, continuity and hope. Inside these revived landmarks,


the company engineers a deliberate blend. Global corporations occupy


the lion’s share of floor space — their long leases providing stability. Alongside them, start- ups and entrepreneurs are offered affordable studios and co-working desks. The remaining space is given over to restaurants, cafes, gyms and galleries, injecting vibrancy into places that might otherwise become sterile. What distinguishes Kinrise,


however, isn’t simply the bricks and mortar. Community managers — styled as chaplains — oversee cultural programming, wellbeing initiatives and connections with local needs. From art exhibitions to neighbourhood volunteering, the intention is to ensure that buildings are more than workplaces; they become places of belonging. The philosophy is framed around


four ‘capitals’: human, social, environmental and financial. In human terms, the goal is to restore dignity, provide stability and nurture purpose amongst tenant companies’ teams. Socially, the firm seeks to strengthen neighbourhood bonds between tenant companies and their local area, creating communities marked by trust and civic pride. Environmental stewardship is woven into every project, through energy-


efficient retrofits and the provision of green spaces like gardens and roof terraces. Financial capital, meanwhile, is deployed not as an end in itself but as a means of sustaining the wider mission. There’s a theological undercurrent


to the venture, with Kinrise emphasising that true hope ultimately derives from something beyond culture and commerce. But its practical outworking is clear enough: flourishing people make for flourishing cities. And when cities thrive, so too do investors, tenants and local authorities. Critics may bristle at such lofty


claims in an industry known more for returns than redemption. Yet Kinrise is adamant that profit and purpose need not be enemies. In its telling, renewal isn’t displacement but restoration: keeping what’s loved, redeeming what was lost and infusing it with new life. At a time when too many city


centres are at risk of becoming sterile corridors of glass, Kinrise offers a different vision: workplaces that hum with history, pulse with creativity and serve as anchors of community. In their renewal, the company argues, lies not just commercial sense but the promise of urban hope.


CANONS WHARF, BRISTOL


For further information


Visit: kinrise.com or scan the QR code for more information on Kinrise’s iconic buildings in key UK cities.


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