Reef Origin, in joint venture with UBS, is delighted to announce that planning consent has been granted for the development of two state‑of‑the‑art data centres at Elevate Quarter, Stevenage — a 30‑acre Life Science and Knowledge Campus at the heart of one of the UK’s fastest‑growing innovation clusters.

Another milestone moment as we announce the launch of Reef Origin Energy & Resources, marked by a strategic investment and partnership with Perpetual Atomics and QSA Global, Inc.

Last week, we at Reef Origin, through our A Place Apart platform, had the opportunity to consult on Oxford’s County Hall hotel redevelopment, helping shape a project that balances heritage, economic impact, and future growth.

Reef Origin partner Xange.com — where Reef Origin Chairman and Chief Exectutive Piers Slater serves as a Board Director — has announced a major joint venture with Aleria and Tawasal to accelerate national‑scale ITMO registries, digital MRV systems, and settlement‑ready market infrastructure.

We are delighted to start 2026 by sharing groundbreaking life sciences innovation coming out of our Forge_Kn: Autolus Therapeutics site, delivered in joint venture with UBS.

As we close out a landmark year, we’re proud to reflect on the moments, milestones, and shared commitment to people, planet, and prosperity that shaped 2025 for Reef Origin.

In collaboration with our partners at EQ HOTELS LIMITED, we design, deliver, and operate venues that are truly A Place Apart. The Gate London City’s award-winning team demonstrates this once again.

Digital Reef welcomes the adoption of the Didcot Technology Park Local Development Order (LDO)—unlocking 115,000 sqm of consented floorspace for data centres, battery storage, and industrial development.

Progress is built on teamwork, consistency, and trust. With that in mind, we’re pleased to recognise two role developments at Reef Origin

Last week, members of our Reef Origin team, Christopher Goulding and Yuan Xing Lisa Liu, joined Patrick Ryan Associates to explore the challenges of designing and engineering façades for cutting-edge life science developments — featuring The Platform project.

Last week, our team came together to enjoy a brilliant day out at the beautiful Gusbourne Estate & Vineyard.

Reef Origin is proud to lead the regeneration of County Hall, following Oxfordshire County Council’s contract exchange with Legal & General.

We’re excited to welcome Thomas Cole MRICS, to the Reef Origin team as Associate Director.

Reef Origin banks on platforms to supercharge growth - Developer wants to increase the enterprise value of its projects five-fold to about £100bn

Listen to Reef Origin Founder & CEO, Piers Slater, who recently spoke on The People Property Place Podcast.

Digital Reef had the pleasure of meeting with local businesses at the Havering Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Store Feature - Country Life UK - The Store review: Oxford’s newest luxury hotel on the site of the old department store, Boswells

Our Forge_Kn platform’s joint venture with UBS is delighted to announce the approval of plans for approximately 212,000 sq ft of purpose-built laboratory and office space, set to become Oxford’s most sought-after address in the life science and technology sectors.

Founding partner Jason Russell is at the forefront of low-carbon sustainable construction across our Reef Origin ecosystem.

Part of Reef Origins unique eco-system, A Place Apart offers a sustainable living solutions through our simple mission to create spaces and places that look after people, the community & the planet.