Our approach

Cocoon follows a programme of site finding, appraisal and funding in tandem with our investor partners. We use highly technical software to make our building decisions based on excellent data. We partner with preferred suppliers who are “ready to go” with us. We offset building delays by overhauling internal spaces where work can be undertaken whatever the weather. This makes our project timelines more predictable and less vulnerable to supply chain disruption.

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EXISTINg buildings

We work on existing building stock in high density urban areas. There is a critical & chronic shortage of high quality mixed residential & commercial stock, much of which is in poor condition. Examples are council authorities and institutional site owners with failing stock, severe underutilisation and constrained finances. This is despite being located in highly desirable areas with excellent transport links, health services and open spaces.

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new sites

We source & build out new sites that offer the opportunity to construct fresh stock. Maximising planning uplift and controlling the quality of the final product offers extensive possibilities to embed our 5* sustainable building credentials from the ground up. With our preferred set of suppliers already in place, we can move quickly and efficiently through our exit strategies clearly identified in project timelines.

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old commercial sites

We identify old commercial sites along railway lines that offer good access to local communities, shopping facilities and transport links.  We bring old buildings back to life with innovation and efficiency.  We link our residents to their local communities, implementing shared travel spaces and pedestrian areas to schools, shops and local amenities without the need for cars.

Our impact

The building industry accounts for at least 40% of global emissions. Our solutions reduce energy use and carbon footprints, proving that environmental responsibility and business performance can go hand in hand.

Cocoon leads the way in urban renewal projects that improve both social and private housing opportunities for local councils and private ownership.  Seeing past the mess of degradation and lack of investment is our special skill.

We only partner with suppliers that meet our strict credentials.  We only work with owners that see the future of their communities as beautiful and practical for the long term.

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Brick house with two large green garage doors, two windows, and solar panels on the roof, with cobblestone driveway and some greenery.

We design and build spaces that are better for people, the environment, and the project’s bottom line. We provide energy-efficient, low-carbon solutions that improve sustainability without compromising quality.

Our sustainable building practices are the embedded at each step of a project.  They are mandatory and their implementation set us aside from other developers. The spaces perform for those that live and work in them in both intrinsic and publicly visible ways.

In every instance we:

  • Create beautiful living environments for local communities

  • Set new standards for national construction projects using re-purposed materials

  • Future-proof long term real estate investments

  • Reduce operating costs & meet ESG goals

High-performance spaces