A strategic ground floor partner for best-in-class residential assets - the other local

What we do

We partner with residential developers to turn ground- floor and amenity space into high-value, community focused ARC Clubs - Neighbourhood Workspaces that become the other local on every high street.

For the Community & Residents
We provide affordable, high-quality shared spaces and connection to community that allow individuals and local businesses to thrive.

For our Partners
We deliver a “plug-and-play” in-demand amenity solution that drives asset value, delivers on ESG goals, and builds impactful placemaking for the long term.

A proven model for driving NOI, social value and long-term asset value

Across our Clubs, ARC is driving alpha outperformance for our partners assets across direct NOI, indirect asset value and measurable social value.

We are selective about sites. Before we propose anything, we assess whether your ground floor is genuinely right for our model - and tell you honestly if it isn’t

+1.5x
asking rent

Net return from ARC sales vs underwritten rental ask in off-pitch ground floor commercial units.

2× faster lease-up

ARC acts as the key conversion tool for new residents, unlocking significant NOI uplift in year one.

+12% rental retention

ARC’s 100% 5* Google reviews and an NPS of 81 shows why it’s the critical factor in keeping residents in your assets for longer.

£10,000+ monthly social value

Across our Clubs, ARC is driving alpha outperformance for our partners assets across direct NOI, indirect asset value and measurable social value

ARC partners with progressive residential and mixed-use asset owners across the lifecycle ARC Club is designed to integrate seamlessly into your development timeline. We don't just fill space; we provide the design expertise and operational agility required to de-risk an asset at any point in its lifecycle.

  • We work directly with your development team and Local Authorities to satisfy S106 and affordable workspace requirements. ARC is a structured, managed solution that councils recognise - not a workaround. We handle social value reporting and discounted membership tiers so your scheme meets its policy obligations without compromising the amenity.

  • We come in during design and construction to make sure the ground floor shell is built for both commercial performance and community use. Getting this right early means your first residents arrive to a space that already feels like somewhere, not a blank room with desks in it.

  • ARC activates your scheme from day one. During site tours, residents see a functioning workspace, not a promise. That immediate activation accelerates lease-up and gives your sales team something real to show.

  • For existing developments with long-standing voids, we reposition the ground floor quickly. We replace empty units with a productive, high-footfall workspace that restores commercial and social activity across the whole building.

  • Not every investor holds for the long term. ARC generates quarterly performance data - occupancy, revenue, social value metrics, retention impact - that supports asset valuation and gives future buyers a clear picture of operational performance. It's documentation that defends your exit price.

Not sure if your site is a fit?

Tell us about the space, we'll give you a straight answer. If it works for our model, we'll come back with a high-level feasibility assessment within a few days.

ARC is already driving Alpha outperformance for market-leading owners Four sites. Four partners. The same result.

ARC Earlsfield with DTZ Investors

Supercharging an off-pitch retail unit into a best-in-class resident amenity and neighbourhood anchor

ARC Stratford, with Unite Students

Unlocking value from a 12-year ‘never-let’ commercial unit - now generating positive net income along with 5* resident experiences.

ARC Tottenham, with Berkeley Square Developments and Haringey Council

Secured £1.8m in local funding to introduce an ARC Club into a low-footfall retail area. Now an anchor for activating commercial performance across the wider regeneration scheme.

ARC Walthamstow with Long Harbour

Opening-up a resident amenity to the broader neighbourhood to unlock new revenue streams and drive social value from the asset.

“ARC is a carefully designed workspace offering a ‘work near home’ option for freelancers, the self-employed and corporate staff.”

The Financial Times

Frequently Asked
Questions

  • ARC runs the workspace day to day. That includes staffing, marketing and member operations. You keep ownership of the building and its long-term value. The agreement is built around a management fee and profit share, with both sides focused on strong occupancy and steady income.

  • We handle the design, technical planning and procurement. The fit-out sits with our partners. Our approach is practical. Durable materials. Clean lines. Lower cost than a standard office fit-out without cutting corners.

  • ARC gives residents a place to work close to home. Somewhere quiet to take calls, meet clients or spend a full day with decent coffee and reliable wifi.

    In The UK, hybrid working is routine. Four days at the kitchen table isn't. ARC takes pressure off the flat and gives residents more flexibility in how they use their time.

  • Every ARC site runs the Open Doors Project. We offer free workspace access to local charities and young people.

    You'll receive quarterly social value reports with the data needed for ESG reporting and Local Authority requirements.

  • We recruit and manage the team ourselves. Club Hosts run the space day to day, from welcoming members to handling suppliers and keeping things moving.

    ARC also manages health and safety, facilities within the unit and member billing. Your building team isn't left picking up the extra work.

  • ARC is open to residents and local members. That mix keeps the space in use throughout the day and brings in external income.

    A workspace with people in it from across the neighbourhood works better. Tuesday at 11 am should feel alive, not like an empty residents' lounge.

Ready to unlock your ground floor?

We would love to walk you through a site-specific strategy. Get in touch now to get started.