Commercial and residential property consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has assumed management of the legendary 3 Mills Studios, taking over from Knight Frank.
The London Legacy Development Corporation’s (LLDC) has given LSH a three‑year management contract, with an option to extend
As part of the transition, the existing studio team is moving across to LSH and will retain the 3 Mills brand. Paul de Carvalho continues as Head of Studios.
LSH has also “reinforced the core team with its industry-leading creative industries specialists.”
Chris Berry, Senior Director at LSH, said: “3 Mills is more than a studio, it’s a cultural landmark and a creative community. We’re thrilled to take on its management at such a pivotal moment for the industry. With Paul and me joining forces, and a powerhouse team behind us, we’re set to deliver something truly exceptional for the production industry who already know and love the site”
Paul de Carvalho, Head of Studios at 3 Mills Studios, added: “I’ve known Chris for nearly 10 years and seen how he has built the LSH Media and Entertainment team into the leading real estate advisory group in this space. It’s a real pleasure to now be working together on such an iconic site, which everyone knows I am incredibly passionate about. 3 Mills Studios is steeped in history and creativity, and with our site team now joining LSH, we’re in an even stronger position to deliver continuity, energy, and fresh momentum. There’s huge potential here, and Chris and I and our combined teams are excited to help shape its next chapter.”
Shazia Hussain, CEO of LLDC, said: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of LSH to manage and continue to grow the 3 Mills Studios campus and support TV and film production and the creative industries here in east London. London ranks in the top three busiest cities for film production globally, and 3 Mills Studios plays a key role in the production capacity London has to offer as part of the Thames Estuary Production Corridor – an important Mayoral initiative to build a world-class centre for creative and cultural production along the Thames Estuary. With established creative venues such as 3 Mills Studios, Here East and East Bank – home to partners including BBC Music Studios, V&A East, Sadler’s Wells East, and London College of Fashion (UAL), Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is rapidly becoming a major hub for media and culture, providing opportunities for innovation, creativity and learning for communities.”
Nestled on historic 3 Mills Island, the studios is home to nine sound stages, 10 rehearsal rooms, 75,000 sq ft of production space, screening room, cafe, repurposed historic gin-distillery offices and enhanced digital infrastructure.
3 Mills has hosted acclaimed directors like Danny Boyle and Wes Anderson, with productions including 28 Days Later, Isle of Dogs, The Great, and Slow Horses. Stage hits and music legends such as Stranger Things – The First Shadow, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Evita, Paul McCartney and Janet Jackson have also featured.
Jon Creamer
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