We apply a holistic view to all our developments – considering the social, environmental and commercial impact of our places in both the long and the short term, ensuring that what we create benefits all and creates a proud legacy.
We take the time to build an in-depth understanding of the community and location – capturing its essence to create a unique and characterful vision. We believe spending time in this way is essential to creating appropriate places that generate an authentic sense of place and belonging.
The environments we live and work in will define how we live today and in the future. How these environments co-exist has never been more important. We are committed to developing our expertise and enhancing our knowledge on the latest environmental practices, learning from those within our industry and beyond.
Our strong commercial sense, our expertise, respect for tradition and location, insight and planning all lead to the creation of appropriate and successful places.
But we also apply common sense, and this takes work. If it seems like common sense then we know we have done the hard work behind it.
Why Our Place?
What People Are Saying
“With the current housing crisis the government has set a target of delivering 300,000 homes a year. The danger with a numbers game focussed on houses is that we litter the countryside with car-borne monocultural housing estates.
As a counterpoint to this volume housebuilding model there is an emergence of enlightened landowners and developers committed to the stewardship model of delivering mixed-use, mixed-income, walkable and beautiful places that engender resilient communities. Our Place is one of those developers pioneering this essential model to leave a legacy for future generations.”
Ben Bolgar
Senior Director
The Prince’s Foundation
“Conceiving planning and delivering new settlements is very hard. So many are poor.
Turnberry have been fortunate to be involved in some exemplar projects, in particular Tornagrain and Chapleton, where the ambition of the owner has been matched by their vision and tenacity in delivery. Delivering on a vision is harder than the vision itself as so many factors conspire against effective delivery.
When we were approached by Our Place it was evident from the early conversations that their reason for existing was wholly aligned with our experience of what it takes to make outstanding places. The decision to get involved in Kingswood was easy.”
Paul Roberts
Executive Director
Turnberry Consulting
“Set in an industrial warehouse at St Mary’s Works, The Shoe Factory Social Club has developed into a vital resource for local creatives.
From photographers to artists and musicians, the space has been sought after since the moment its availability was announced. Thousands of people have had the opportunity to experience events in The Shoe Factory Social Club, and the artistic value that it has helped deliver to the local community is immeasurable.
By opening up a disused warehouse whilst the site awaits development and allowing local creatives to utilise such a characterful and unique space for free, Our Place has gifted a valuable asset to the community of Norwich.”
Sam Coe
Meanwhile Use Co-ordinator
The Shoe Factory Social Club
