Delivering World-Class Film Studios,
Cultural Institutions & Experiences
A global studio development company for landowners, developers & operators worldwide
“Logic will get you from A to B, but imagination will take you everywhere.”Albert Einstein
Explore Our WorkBuilding the
Infrastructure
of Global Culture
We work on behalf of land owners to create unique projects and create a sense of “place”. We maximise the return on your land by creating a vision of value, for you and the community.
Film & Television Studio Development
Conceiving, designing, and delivering purpose-built studio campuses that attract the global screen industries. From sound stage configurations to post-production infrastructure, creative media districts, and university partnerships.
Cultural Infrastructure
Purpose-built national infrastructure for the world's most significant cultural institutions — collections storage, conservation, research, and large-scale digitisation facilities for museums, galleries, and heritage organisations.
Location-Based Entertainment & Sport
Landmark destinations at the intersection of entertainment, sport, and world-class wellbeing. From equestrian centres of excellence to mixed-use experiential venues — facilities that redefine what is possible.
A Full-Spectrum
Development Partner
From initial concept to operational venue, Lagonda Studios provides the expertise, relationships, and delivery capability to realise the most ambitious creative and cultural infrastructure projects.
Studio Masterplanning & Delivery
End-to-end delivery of film and TV studio campuses — from feasibility and concept through to planning, construction management, and operational handover.
Feasibility & Advisory
Comprehensive feasibility reports, due diligence advisory, and asset consultancy for landowners, developers, and institutional investors evaluating major creative or cultural infrastructure projects.
Cultural Collections Infrastructure
Specialist delivery of world-class collections storage, conservation laboratories, research facilities, and large-scale digitisation centres for national and international cultural institutions.
Location-Based Entertainment
Acquisition, development, and programming of mixed-use entertainment venues — stadiums, museums, gaming centres, and bespoke experiential destinations.
Talent, Training & Education
Developing curriculum, training programmes, and education schemes that cultivate talent for the film, television, and creative industries, in partnership with universities and industry leaders.
Sports & Equestrian Development
Management and delivery of elite sporting facilities — including equestrian centres of excellence with world-class training, conditioning, rehabilitation, and wellbeing infrastructure.
A Portfolio of
Landmark Developments
Shinfield Studios
Thames Valley Science Park, Berkshire
One of the UK's largest purpose-built film and TV studio campuses. Located at Thames Valley Science Park, this landmark development established the Thames Valley as a major hub for the global screen industries — delivering world-class production infrastructure on behalf of the University of Reading.
Thames Valley Science Park National Collections Campus
Thames Valley Science Park, Berkshire
A purpose-built national infrastructure campus delivering collections storage, conservation, research, and large-scale digitisation facilities for three of the UK's most significant cultural institutions.
Equestrian Centre of Excellence & Equine Rehabilitation
Abu Dhabi · United Kingdom
A flagship development redefining what a sporting centre of excellence can be — combining elite equestrian training with world-class wellbeing, conditioning, and therapeutic facilities. Anchored by a world-leading equine rehabilitation centre at The Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club in Abu Dhabi, with a UK facility planned for 2028.
Film Studio Projects
Ireland · Elstree, England · Abu Dhabi FX Stage
A portfolio of film studio developments spanning the UK, Ireland, and the Middle East — delivering production-ready facilities tailored to the specific requirements of each market and commissioning body. Scroll across to see some examples from our body of work.
A Team of
Industry Principals
Lagonda Studios brings together a leadership team with decades of industry experience spanning film, television, real estate, cultural institutions, and international operations.
Darren Browne
Founder & Executive Chair
British entrepreneur and the visionary behind some of the UK's most significant film, cultural, and sporting infrastructure projects. Conceived Shinfield Studios on behalf of the University of Reading. Founder of Servoca Plc and former Managing Director of Hays Technology. Based in Abu Dhabi.
Chris Borde
Head of Commercial
30+ years across film, television, and music. A proven commercial strategist with deep relationships across the global media and entertainment industry.
Bebe O'Shea
Head of Talent, Training & Education
20 years in education. Developed curriculum for Pinewood Studios and leading UK universities, building the talent pipeline for the screen industries.
Darrell Mott
Head of Operations
Former ITV executive who pioneered digital streaming for football at Arsenal FC. Brings broadcast, digital, and operational expertise to every project.
Yazmin Brioshi
EA & Project Manager
Corporate transactions, stakeholder management, and executive coordination across Lagonda's international portfolio of projects.
Lizzie Marshall
Editor
Published author with a PhD in Old English. Brings academic rigour and exceptional editorial craft to Lagonda's communications and published work.
Partner
With Us
Enquiries, partnerships, and investment opportunities are welcomed from landowners, developers, operators, and institutional investors worldwide.