The Waterfront Residential Development in Poole Garners Prestigious ‘Best in Europe’ Award at the International Property Awards

The Waterfront residential development by London Land Group, is thrilled to announce its latest triumph at the International Property Awards 2023-2024.

The Water­front resid­en­tial devel­op­ment by London Land Group, is thrilled to announce its latest triumph at the Inter­na­tional Property Awards 2023-2024. The awards ceremony, held at The Savoy London on 22nd February, saw The Water­front clinch the esteemed ‘Best in Europe’ award, further solid­i­fy­ing its reputa­tion as a beacon of modern archi­tec­tural design and innov­a­tion in the European property landscape.

Following its triumphant success at the UK Property Awards earlier in the year, where it secured three awards including ‘Best in the UK’ for archi­tec­ture, The Water­front continues its winning streak by securing the ‘Best in Europe’ accolade at the Inter­na­tional Property Awards 2023-2024.

Renowned for celeb­rat­ing excel­lence in archi­tec­ture, devel­op­ment, and interior design, the Inter­na­tional Property Awards are the largest, most presti­gi­ous and widely recog­nised programme celeb­rat­ing excel­lence in the property industry. The awards, now in their 30th year, are judged by an independ­ent panel of over 100 industry experts with judging focussing on design, quality, service, innov­a­tion, origin­al­ity, and commit­ment to sustain­ab­il­ity. Notably, the panel is chaired by esteemed members of the House of Lords in the UK Parlia­ment, Lord Best, Lord Thurso, Lord Waverley and the Earl of Lytton.

“We are immensely proud of The Water­front’s achieve­ments at the UK Property Awards and now at the Inter­na­tional Property Awards,” said Mario Luca Balducci, CEO of London Land Group.

“Our team are dedicated to deliv­er­ing an iconic addition to Poole’s quayside, further enhancing the local landscape and enriching the lives of our residents through unpar­alleled quality, conveni­ence and innov­a­tion and these awards are testament to everyone’s hard work to date. It’s partic­u­larly grati­fy­ing to see The Water­front identi­fied as a pinnacle of excel­lence among compet­it­ors from across Europe as we progress closer to comple­tion.”

Nestled along Upton Lake in Poole, Dorset, the quayside destin­a­tion offers a selection of 1, 2, 3 bed and penthouse duplex apart­ments and premium amenities, including an entrance lobby and concierge, communal courtyard with office pods, two furnished resident club lounges and exclusive roof terraces with views out across the harbour. A new promenade and public realm will offer external seating whilst there will be four commer­cial spaces including two water­front locations.

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Alon Junger

Chairman

A UK and US (New York Bar) solicitor by quali­fic­a­tion and former London based invest­ment banker, Alon is a serial real estate entre­pren­eur. As a major share­holder and managing director of several resid­en­tial and commer­cial real estate platforms in major cities in Germany, Alon special­ises in identi­fy­ing, struc­tur­ing and growing invest­ment oppor­tun­it­ies.

Mario Luca Balducci

Chief Executive Officer

Having qualified as an Architect and a Programme & Project Manage­ment Profes­sional in the UK, Mario is an accom­plished Real Estate leader. Mario has in-depth knowledge of commer­cial, technical, and socio-economic aspects of property devel­op­ment with a proven record of building markets, and business initi­at­ives.

Gwen Youlden

Marketing & Sales Director

Gwen has a wealth of exper­i­ence in real estate having been behind many award winning marketing and place­mak­ing campaigns for destin­a­tions across the UK. At London Land Group, Gwen estab­lishes desirable and relevant destin­a­tion brands, creating a sense of belonging for our residents whilst support­ing ambitious object­ives for leasing, sales and retention.

Ceren Akin

Architectural & Visual Designer

After quali­fy­ing as an architect in Turkey, Ceren pursued a career in strategic branding, brand exper­i­ence, and identity creation. Her studies at Central St. Martins equipped her with a diverse skill set encom­passing archi­tec­ture, visual design, graphic design, and brand identity. As a dedicated consult­ant designer, Ceren has delivered numerous marketing campaigns that have consist­ently exceeded revenue growth expect­a­tions.

Dan Margott

Acquisition Manager

Dan has an extensive track record of sourcing devel­op­ment oppor­tun­it­ies across London and the South East having collab­or­ated with major organ­isa­tions across a broad range of projects, from large strategic regen­er­a­tion to resid­en­tial devel­op­ments and mixed-use commer­cial schemes. His broad market knowledge enables him to quickly identify value add oppor­tun­it­ies.

Jas Shatra

Commercial Director

Jas Shatra is an accom­plished Quantity Surveyor with extensive expertise in managing costs and contracts for large-scale resid­en­tial and commer­cial projects. At London Land Group, Jas oversees project costs through­out the lifecycle, ensuring efficient delivery and alignment with financial aspir­a­tions.

Known for his metic­u­lous project planning, cost analysis, and budget adherence, Jas excels in risk manage­ment, value engin­eer­ing, and stake­holder engage­ment, signi­fic­antly contrib­ut­ing to the success­ful execution and profit­ab­il­ity of high-profile projects.

Jason Larkin

Planning Director

Jason Larkin is a seasoned planning and devel­op­ment profes­sional with extensive exper­i­ence deliv­er­ing high-profile projects across London and the South East.

Jason special­ises in navig­at­ing complex planning processes, including resid­en­tial, mixed-use, and regen­er­a­tion schemes. Having played a pivotal role in the success of landmark projects such as Canary Wharf, Jason’s leader­ship and commer­cial expertise ensure that every devel­op­ment is strategic­ally positioned for success.

Paul Mackenzie

Construction Director

Paul Mackenzie is a charis­matic and accom­plished leader in the construc­tion and devel­op­ment sector, with extensive exper­i­ence deliv­er­ing high-value, complex projects across resid­en­tial, retail, and pharma­ceut­ical indus­tries. Paul’s expertise spans deep basement construc­tion, medium- to high-rise buildings, complex infra­struc­ture, and high-end resid­en­tial fit-outs.

Paul excels in managing multidiscip­lin­ary teams and ensuring technical, commer­cial, and opera­tional excel­lence through­out the project lifecycle. His dedic­a­tion to safety, quality, and innov­a­tion ensures that every devel­op­ment is delivered to the highest standards.

Kieran Crowe

Investment Manager

Kieran is a commer­cially focused invest­ment and finance profes­sional with deep expertise in real estate analysis, financial modelling and portfolio manage­ment. As Invest­ment Manager at London Land Group, he leads the Group’s invest­ment strategy and financial oversight, support­ing acquis­i­tions, business planning and equity reporting.

Kieran plays a key role in financial due diligence, valuations and negoti­ations with funding partners and with a strong technical background, he brings analyt­ical rigour and commer­cial insight to support value creation across the Group’s projects.

Daniela Guberova

Group Financial Controller

Daniela is a senior finance profes­sional with over 20 years’ exper­i­ence across real estate, techno­logy, and profes­sional services. As Financial Control­ler at London Land Group, she oversees the Group’s finance function, deliv­er­ing accurate reporting, managing cash flow, and ensuring strong internal controls. Known for devel­op­ing high-perform­ing teams and driving process improve­ments, she plays a key role in support­ing strategic decision-making and maintain­ing robust financial opera­tions.