The Team

Below you can find out about our experienced and dynamic team bringing forward the future of One Portal Way. 

Imperial College London

We are Imperial – a world-leading university, and a major employer and investor in West London.  

We own and operate various buildings within the North Acton area, including the One Portal Way site.  

As a long-term investor in the area, we have already delivered successful developments at 140 Wales Farm Road (Kemp Porter) and the Woodward buildings. Our masterplan development at One Portal Way is key to supporting our ambitions of WestTech London.  

WestTech London

WestTech London will become a global powerhouse for innovation and entrepreneurship, creating jobs, attracting investment and cementing the UK’s position as a leader in science and technology.  

WestTech London is anchored by Imperial’s major science and innovation locations across West London in South Kensington-Albertopolis, Paddington Life Sciences, White City Innovation District and Old Oak and Park Royal. 

West London is built for innovation. With world-class research institutions, a diverse talent pool, access to investment capital, a rich industrial heritage and major transport links, it has all the characteristics to deliver a thriving, globally competitive innovation ecosystem. 

Iceni – Planning Consultant

At Iceni Projects we believe that everything we do is ultimately about people – and as a consultancy operating within the built environment, for people read place. A place to live, to work, to play. To grow up; to grow old. A sense of place. Everything in its place. A time and a place. 

We are fortunate at Iceni to be able to call upon colleagues with a myriad of qualifications, specialisms and backgrounds, from archaeology to transport, operating across the country from four world class cities.  

Pilbrow & Partners - Architects

Pilbrow & Partners is an architecture and urban design studio – creating spaces that reflect and shape the changing nature of our cities. 

Based in London, and working in the UK and abroad, our work includes masterplans, workspaces, civic and cultural centres, academic buildings, research institutes, facilities for life sciences, mixed-use developments and bespoke private homes. 

LCA – Community Engagement

LCA is the integrated communications agency for the built environment.

With over 25 years’ experience, we know that impact is driven by an informed strategic approach, established connections, creative campaigns, and the talent to achieve measurable outcomes.

We work with leading organisations, brands and destinations, placing them at the heart of conversations, building trust, changing perceptions and inspiring action.

Click a video below to listen to the One Portal Way team at the outset of developing our proposals, including our vision for a space for all.

Alice Sewell from Imperial College London
Fred Pilbrow from Pilbrow & Partners
One Portal Way