Leadership.

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Martin Prince-Parrott, RIBA FRSA

Martin is the Founder of SUB\URBAN WORKSHOP.

Prior to establishing SUB\URBAN WORKSHOP, Martin managed a £165m GDV development portfolio containing BTR, Shared Living, Sale & listed refurb. Each one utilising a different capital structure & exit strategy.

He has spent the last decade working with world-class businesses designing and developing over a billion-pounds worth of institutional scale, mixed-use assets. This experience includes 1000s of homes (including high-rise and single-family homes), over 100,000 sqft of commercial space, half a dozen awarding-winning public buildings and a 100% planning success record (Birmingham + London).

Martin uses his award-winning architectural experience to ensure that his developments are more than just buildings; they’re places. Places which elevate their contexts, physically, economically and socially.

As a result, he has earned local + national recognition;

- Locally he was recognised as a Birmingham Young Professional of the Year

- Nationally he was recognised by PropertyWeek as a Resi Trailblazer and by The Estates Gazette as a Rising Star.

Martin holds qualifications from the Royal Institute of British Architects, The University of Nottingham, Harvard Business School and Aston Business School.

Martin is also a member of the Urban Land Institute’s Residential Council, a member of the Association of Corporate Governance Professionals, a Chartered Member of the RIBA and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Public Speaking & Thought Leadership

  • The Times. (Newspaper)

    Martin provided commentary to the Time Newspaper on the impact working from home was having on UK Real Estate and cities.

    HERE.

  • Architect's Journal (Publication)

    Martin was invited to write a piece for the journal discussing M&S recent application and consent to demolish their flagship Oxford Street store.

    The piece received a strong reception and racked up 300+ online engagements with the topic.

    HERE

  • EG RISING STAR (Finalist)

    Martin was selected as a finalist in the EG Awards Rising Star category, 2021.

    HERE

  • Heritage Trust Network (Conference)

    Martin was invited to present to the conference about ‘retro-fit’.

    He argued that ‘retro-fit’ is simultaneously the greatest challenge and opportunity for the built environment and heritage in particular.

    HERE

  • Future Business District (Colmore Bid)

    Martin was asked to join the Future Business District Steering Group.

    The group guided the research and synthesised the conclusions into a report. This was then presented to and subsequently supported by Birmingham City Council and its leadership.

    The report laid out a vision for a business district which is inclusive, low carbon, walkable business district which operates as a platform for more than just work and commerce.

    HERE

  • Barton Wilmore. (Podcast)

    Panellist on the podcast discussing what the new Post-Covid paradigm means for high streets, communities and development.

    HERE.

  • University of Liverpool. (Guest Lecture)

    Delivered a guest lecture to the University of Liverpool on the subject of ‘Park-onomics’.

    The lecture focussed on how we can practically create healthier places whilst increasing economic efficiency and activity.

    HERE.

  • Space-As-A-Service. (International Podcast)

    Martin had the pleasure of discussing space-as-a-service in real estate and how embracing the idea of ‘resi-mercial’ can unlock higher values in both commercial and residential real estate.

    Martin also expands on his ideas for Co-living.

    HERE.

  • Urbanist Platform. (Video interview)

    Martin discusses his perspective on property and the built environment, what drives him, his values and where he feels the industry is going.

    HERE.

  • Smart Cities by Trowers & Hamlin (Podcast)

    Martin speaks to Trower’s Partner, Amardeep Gill about the future of cities, smart cities and how best to introduce humanity into discussion about ‘Smart Cities’.

    HERE.

  • Festival of Place (Conference)

    Martin was invited to present to the conference.

    He made the optimistic case for retrofit and proposed that we as an industry adopt a new frame of reference that prioritises ideas, adventure and innovation over regs and ratings .

    HERE