The martini may be the most economical cocktail in terms of ingredients, but delivering it properly is a different matter entirely. It is a classic case of hospitality maths: the fewer the elements in the glass, the more the surrounding space has to do the heavy lifting. We share our experience visiting four top spots in London that have perfected the art of the serve: The Park, Duke’s, The Connaught, and The Hero of Maida Vale.
Read MoreWe do a deep dive on unlacquered brass. This living finish is having a moment, but it comes with a price tag to match! We investigate why it’s so popular with designers right now, and look at a new company called ABI Interiors, who are bringing their product designs from Australia to the UK. They recently opened a new showroom in Clerkenwell, and their “tumble aged brass” finish is flying off the shelves.
Read MoreBehind a curved glass counter on a quiet Bayswater corner, someone is calmly exchanging euros for pounds. A few steps away, a barista pours a flat white while a customer flips through a Kinfolk. At first glance it feels like an oddly charming scene in an arty movie (and that’s exactly the point!)
Read MoreWe interview Ben McCarthy - Construction Lawyer, Contracts Lead and our very own our inflation expert.
Read MoreMeet Alicia Bush, a creative, detail-driven Project Manager working across a diverse range of projects, including the Barbican Renewal programme, and the renewal of the South Asia gallery at the V&A.
Read MoreWe are delighted to welcome back Jamie Kessack as our new Technical Director. A familiar face at Greenway Associates, Jamie brings more than three decades of experience, including his involvement with the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Read MoreGreenway Associates is delighted to speak with Craig Mann, founding partner of Studio MB, one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary exhibition design studios. In an age where many exhibitions risk becoming mere displays, Craig shares why narrative is the difference between a display that is forgettable and one that is truly transformative.
Read MoreGreenway Associates visits the ‘sold out’ David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Storehouse and gets up close and personal with a few of archives from the Bowie Collection.
Read MoreEarlier this year, Jared Mensah from Greenway Associates, travelled to Japan to attend Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Hosted from 13 April to 13 October 2025 on the artificial island of Yumeshima, the Expo brought together global experts to explore how we can shape better ways of living in the future.
Read MoreThe Blue Continent: Islands in the Pacific at the Übersee-Museum in Bremen has been named Winner of the 2026 German Design Award in the Excellent Architecture – Fair & Exhibition category. We’re thrilled to celebrate this recognition of innovative exhibition design, and proud to have supported the project as Cost Consultant.
Read MoreAs the UK recovers from summer heatwaves, Stormy Amy and Hurricane Erin, the cost of building for extreme weather is a hot topic. How do we make our buildings more resilient? And how much will it cost? At Greenway Associates, we’ve always championed early-stage thinking in construction, which includes sustainability. Whether we’re delivering for heritage institutions or hospitality giants, one thing is clear - climate-ready buildings aren’t just nice to have, they’re essential.
Read MoreWhat was once little more than plywood and paint, has since become a design feature in its own right. We’ve pulled together some of the most exciting recent examples of scaffold wraps and hoardings, from Sotheby’s dazzling New Bond Street façade, to living walls and full blown branded concepts. Each approach carries its own budget, programme, and procurement implications that clients and consultants can’t afford to overlook.
Read MoreGreenway Associates are currently working on the total refurbishment of an exciting new hospitality venue within an existing high street hotel in Kensington. Set to open in September 2025, the new space will occupy the ground floor and offer a fresh, dynamic experience for both locals and visitors in one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods
Read MoreGreenway Associates is proud to be providing cost consultancy for the transformation of the V&A’s historic South Asia Gallery, set to open in Spring 2028. This ambitious project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will create a world-leading space for the display and reinterpretation of South Asian art and design
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce that Greenway Associates has recently been awarded the contract for Cost Consultant services on the Barbican Renewal Programme. Appointed by the City of London, the programme seeks to breathe new life into one of London’s most important cultural buildings. Representing the most significant investment in the Barbican Centre since its opening in 1982, the Renewal Programme will preserve its Grade II-listed Brutalist architecture while renewing the complex for those who will shape its next chapter. The programme spans five years, with completion targeted for 2030.
Read MoreEarlier this year, Jared Mensah, one of our Directors at Greenway Associates and our go-to expert on cultural projects, travelled to Tokyo to attend the International Museum Construction Congress (IMCC), held in April 2025. This global gathering brings together professionals from across the world who are shaping the future of museums, galleries, and cultural spaces.
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to share that Showtown Blackpool was named Winner of Permanent Exhibition of the Year, and The Grand Egyptian Museum received a Highly Commended in the International Exhibition of the Year category at the 2025 Museums + Heritage Awards. Both projects were proudly supported by Greenway Associates as Cost Consultants, and it’s an honour to see them recognised among the best in the cultural and heritage sector.
Read MoreGreenway Associates is excited to welcome Lawrence Evans to our team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
Read MoreGreenway Associates are proud to be part of a landmark heritage project in Stratford-upon-Avon: the development of a long-term masterplan for Shakespeare’s birthplace and its surrounding cultural spaces. Spearheaded by BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd) and backed by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the scheme will reimagine one of the UK’s most treasured historic sites, creating a world-class destination that celebrates the legacy of Shakespeare.
Read More“UNREASONABLE HOSPITALITY - The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expected" has become a must-read for all business professionals, but especially for those in Hospitality. Greenway Associates are giving away 2 x copies of the yellow page turner!
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