Opera

Founded in 2016, Opera is a privately owned project management consultancy based in central London. Our director-led team of 45 professionals combines deep sector expertise with future potential, changing the value of project management.
Built on core principles—Lead. Challenge. Unlock. Together.— we foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and innovation, driving success for our clients. By challenging assumptions and creating a positive project atmosphere, we unlock value in every venture.
Trusted to deliver significant, complex projects, including deep retrofit valued between £150-500m, we have a proven track record in delivering dynamic workspace, residential and mixed-use developments that enhance urban community living. Our expertise extends to landmark retail and placemaking schemes.
As a carbon-neutral business, we partner with leading developers at the forefront of the net zero agenda. Sustainability is central to our work, and we lead teams in delivering projects that set a standard for environmental responsibility.

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Natalie Barber

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Fivefields

Built

Fivefields is a flexible workspace for charities and social value organisations, brought forward by Grosvenor, The Westminster Foundation and x+why, designed with accessibility in mind.

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Shepherd's Bush Market

Proposed

Shepherd’s Bush Market provides a vibrant mix of clashing cultures that produce unique fabrics, music and fashion. The masterplan enhances the Market with workspace, life sciences, affordable housing.

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The Black & White Building

Built

The Black & White Building is a landmark mass-timber office that sets new standards for sustainable work space in Central London and beyond. .

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1 Appold Street

Planning Granted

A 1980's office building in London's Broadgate reimagined to create a best in class workplace, prioritising sustainability and wellness. .

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Thirty High

Under Construction

Th 27,900m² scheme includes a cleaned and refurbished façade, new floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, a level 30 rooftop extension with roof garden and a new two-storey building in Bressend

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150 Aldersgate

Under Construction

A green retrofit and repositioning of a workplace buidling in Farringdon. Borough: The City of London. Completion Year: 2024 150 Aldersgate St, Barbican, London EC1A 4AB, UK

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55 Great Suffolk Street

Proposed

A Grade II-listed Victorian warehouse in Southwark being sensitively restored & extended to provide 15,000 sqft of characterful & creative workspace, using reclaimed steel from a demolished

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Timber Square

Under Construction

A hybrid timber redevelopment addressing both construction and operational carbon emissions. Timber Square will be an extended 1950's printworks and a 15-storey new build.

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The Bottle Factory

Built

The Bottle Factory is a 30,000 sq ft former bottling warehouse, located just off the rapidly-changing Old Kent Road, lovingly repurposed to provide office and warehouse space.

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The Standard

Built

A former 1970s brutalist Camden Council office building has been transformed into The Standard, London, a contemporary, boutique hotel. The project successfully demonstrates how to optimise

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The Standard, London

Built

The former Camden Council offices is transformed into a contemporary, boutique 266 bedroom Hotel with sustainability at the heart of this conversion, creating a low carbon future for the bu

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