An Alternative Living Development Company
Re:shape are on a mission to create new sustainable rental housing solutions which meet the needs of an aspirational & technology enabled generation
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Shared Living
An alternative Build To Rent (BTR) product based on a shared economy, community living principles and security of tenure for all residents
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Flexi Living
Serviced Apartments and Apart Hotels branded and operated with a community-centric experience and stays from 1 night to 12 months so guests can stay for as little or long as they want
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PBSA
Purpose Built Student Accommodation prioritises affordable homes for domestic students in partnership with universities as part of a more premium and connected living experience
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Key Worker BTR
A Build to Rent product designed for key workers and public sector workers and families who often struggle to access high-quality rental accommodation
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Intermediate Housing
An affordable housing product based on Discount To Market rental and sale models with a community-centric offering for middle earners, working professionals and families.
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Social Housing
In partnership with Housing Associations, we seek to deliver genuinely affordable social housing housing for individuals and families on a Council’s housing list
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Community Housing
A bespoke housing offering designed to meet specific community needs in a local area and delivered in partnership with local charities, education or social service departments
The Ark Co-living Serviced Apartment platform founded by re:shape and its partners was launched in September 2022 with its initial 300-bed operational asset, Wembley ARK.
The operational platform now comprises over 1,000 beds following the launch of Canary Wharf ARK in January 2024.
Homes with soul
Communities with purpose
PROJECTS
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ELECTRIC WORKS, WOOLWICH
Mixed Use development comprising over 1,200 PBSA & Coliving studios, 90 affordable residential homes, children’s nursery, commercial space and a retained historic building at the heart of a new public realm offer
Status: Planning Submission Q3 2024
Opening: Q3 2027
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THE BREWERY, BETHNAL GREEN
A mixed use development comprising 240 coliving studios, 30 affordable residential homes, affordable workspace and marker space, alongside the retention and celebration of the ruins of historic Brewery building
Status: Planning Submission Q3 2024
Opening in Q4 2026
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WORRALL RIVERSIDE, SALFORD
A mixed-use development comprising 410 coliving studios, a financial contribution to affordable housing, a new social infrastructure provision, widening of the River walkway and new public realm enhancements
Status: Planning Submission Q3 2024
Opening: Q1 2027
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BRIDLE HEIGHTS, WATFORD
A mixed-use development comprising 280 coliving studios, a financial contribution to affordable housing, affordable workspace and traditional office spaces, and highway and public realm improvement works
Opening in Q3 2026
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FORMER CATHOLIC CLUB, WOOLWICH
A mixed-use 298 studio PBSA scheme with a self-contained community centre for local charities, community groups, SMEs, and social enterprises to use at cost
Status: Commenced on site Q1 2024
Opening: Q2 2026
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ARK, WEMBLEY
Acquisition of a 115,270 sqft hotel comprising 300 beds. Re:shape and its partners converted the building to become ARK’s first operational Co-living building, providing high-quality studios ranging from 21-29sqm and experience-led amenities
Status: Operational Q3 2021
Living environments to thrive in
A DREAMER’S LIFE
We believe that everyone should have the right to live in beautifully designed spaces with panoramic views over a river or city skyline, and that is why all our buildings are designed with exceptional rooftop amenities creating a ‘penthouse for all.’
A CONVENIENT LIFE
We appreciate that younger generations have to work harder and longer than those that preceded them to buy a home in the UK - so we try to minimise the pressures of life and provide insulation from the cost of living crisis through an all-inclusive monthly bill while they rent with us.
A RESILIENT LIFE
We know that a healthy body results in a healthy mind - so we not only promote wellness, and healthy eating within our communities but design our buildings and events programming around physical exercise, team sports and outdoor activities all year round
A BALANCED LIFE
Whether you work at the office or at home, we believe people must have clear distinctions between places of work, socialising and relaxation to assist them switch off and recharge. This is why all our buildings are designed with designated co-working spaces separate from the social areas and bedrooms.
IN THE NEWS
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BISNOW
Meet the man re:shape co-living and housing Domestic Violence victims
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BBC
Renting: Tenants seek 'bills included’ homes as energy costs rise
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THE PLANNER
Social housing reimagined to redress affordability crisis
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BTR NEWS
Greater London Authority embraces co-living sector’s feedback
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METRO
What I Rent: Susana Valente, £1,243 a month for studio flat in Wembley
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EVENING STANDARD
The property industry needs to work harder to do “meaningful good.”
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WALLPAPER* MAGAZINE
London co-living concept debuts with Wembley Ark by interior Designer’s Holloway Li
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MAIL ONLINE
Tired of messy flatmates and not enough room? Tenants share their biggest bugbears of renting
