A Story of Sustainable Growth
- 1986
- London Building Company plc is formed (1986).
- 1988
- Small residential projects undertaken; first commercial development completed at Colindale, which becomes the Group’s head office for the next 18 years.
- 1989
- Thornsett Group plc incorporated. First residential development completed in Ealing.
- 1990
- Lee Valley Technopark, North London’s first purpose-built Science Park and Innovation Centre, is commenced. This is the first project in Greater London to receive European Union Grant Aid.
- 1991
- First turnkey social housing scheme of 55 homes completed at Broad Lane, Tottenham.
- 1992
- First on-site St Patrick’s Day Céili. (A Céili, pronounced “Kay-lee”, is a dance with live music).
- 1993
- Two homes built in five days as part of a charity drive – project and successful handover covered by London TV news.
- 1994
- Gerard Cunningham appointed as founding Chairman of North London Chamber of Commerce, to the Board of Directors for the Haringey Education Business Partnership and to North London’s Business Leadership team.
- 1995
- Christchurch Street, SW1 becomes the first property purchased from Cadogan Estate – the start of a long-standing relationship; first school project completed (Parkgate School, Clapham).
- 1996
- Completion of first major landmark residential scheme at Quill Street, comprising 161 homes and the longest newly-built single terrace in London.
- 1997
- First higher-education project completed at Leyton Sixth Form College; Thornsett receives an award under the National Heritage Art Sponsorship Scheme; first property purchased from the Grosvenor Estate at Eaton Gate; first doctor’s surgery developed at Stamford Hill.
- 1998
- Luxury development at Eaton Gate completed. Another landmark mixed-use scheme completed in conjunction with English Partnerships at Lee Conservatory Road (119 residential units and 30,000sq ft of industrial space).
- 1999
- First 100 private residential units completed within one year at various London locations; first development of high-end luxury apartments (Hans Road, Knightsbridge).
- 2000
- Start of Welsh Collection developments, with 32 apartments and commercial space in Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire.
- 2001
- Thornsett selected to provide the only residential scheme (Aston Webb House) within More London, a new Thames-side development that includes the new GLA building – home to the Mayor of London.
- 2002
- Peter McCarthy, Denis Cunningham and Gerard Cunningham establish Thornsett Ireland. First deal completed within nine months of company formation.
- 2003
- Moore Arms pub in Knightsbridge has a final party prior to its refurbishment into two luxury homes. Thornsett Ireland delivers first sites to Local Authorities for social and affordable houses.
- 2004
- Thornsett’s 2500th home is built. A further three new Welsh Collection developments commenced in Pembrokeshire National Park. In Ireland, first two turnkey social and affordable developments break ground.
- 2005
- Thornsett Belgium established and first deal agreed comprising 29 apartments and one retail unit. Thornsett Ireland completes first ever show house for an affordable scheme for a Local Authority.
- 2006
- Thornsett Group plc commences work on site for its new flagship development at Charterhouse thesq, Clerkenwell, London. Thornsett Ireland’s Charles Street development is opened by An Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern TD.
- 2007
- Working with the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, Thornsett Group begins development of an exciting site in Stratford, London. Overlooking the Olympic Park, Lett Road comprises 64 apartments.
- 2008
- Construction finishes on Thornsett Group’s flagship development Charterhouse thesq.
- 2009
- Construction continues on the Leopold Village project in the heart of the European Community district in Brussels.
- 2009
- Construction work continues on Lett Road – a landmark tower of 64 private apartments overlooking London’s 2012 Olympic Park.
- 2010
- Thornsett Group entered into a Joint Venture with the Dame Alice Owen Foundation and the Worshipful Company of Brewers to develop 60 apartments and retail units adjacent to Angel, Islington, London.
- 2010
- Working with the Hackney Empire Theatre in London, Thornsett will provide 25 homes and the new Bullion Room facility.
- 2010
- Construction finishes on Leopold Village in Brussels.
- 2010
- Construction finishes at Lett Road.
- 2011
- Thornsett successfully launched St David’s Apartments in the Far East, selling all the units off plan.
- 2012
- Construction at Goswell Road continues while completion of units at Chelsea Walk begins.