GAW Capital


Operating Platforms & Associates Our key competitive advantage in asset management is being an integrated organisation with our own in-house asset management operating platforms and affiliates. This provides superior quality and cost control over projects – generating optimum results/returns for investors. Our three operating platforms in retail, hospitality and property development have a proven track record with institutional capital partners in China’s challenging operational environment.International expertise is underpinned by our United States affiliate Downtown Properties.		Retail Platform GCP Retail Management (Shanghai) Ltd. This integrated development and management service provider manages retail assets - principally shopping centres - for Gaw Capital Partners as well as third strategic parties. Our Vision Our ambition in retail asset management is to be world class. We strive to deliver a superior performance exceeding our clients' investment objectives and expectations in terms of service, accountability and initiative. This is achieved by closely aligning mutual aims - in a culture of always acting in our clients' best interests. Total Retail Solution Our management expertise covers all aspects of the retail real estate lifecycle - from initial investment analysis, conceptualisation, planning and design, to subsequent project and property management, leasing, marketing and shopping centre management services. Asset management focuses on maximising owners' returns, by applying our proven expertise in sustainable development, intensive asset management and strategic leasing. Our competitive advantage is in-depth understanding of the fast evolving retail market - from creating a successful environment for retailers to dynamic and experienced management creating value for asset owners. Services - Retail Consultancy - Development Management - Leasing & Marketing - Shopping Centre Management Hospitality Platform GCP Hospitality Management Ltd. 'One Stop' Hospitality Solution GCP Hospitality Management is a young, dynamic, 'one stop' hospitality solution platform operating and developing hotels both in Asia and globally. The portfolio includes 12 hotels with over 2,000 rooms in major resort destinations and international business hubs in Asia, the United Kingdom and United States. Since its launch in 2008, GCP Hospitality Management has become renowned in the sector and by guests for delivering a quality product and undeniable results. The 'one stop' hospitality platform is actively seeking to expand in Europe, North America and Asia. Know-how embraces all aspects of hospitality - from boutique hotels and serviced apartments to luxury hotels incorporating restaurants, MICE facilities and spas. Services - Business Development - Operational Support - Asset Management - Creative Direction Management Expertise Delivers Results Headquartered in Bangkok, GCP Hospitality Management is headed by Managing Director Christophe Vielle, who has a proven track-record in several international hotel management groups. Focused on providing especially personalised service to guests, the team has a fast-growing reputation for successfully launching and operating designer boutique hotels, luxury chain hotels and high-end serviced apartments in dynamic and competitive markets. This success is mainly attributable to a philosophy of creating the most desirable product possible for customers, and an environment where employees seek long-term careers which ultimately produces superior guest services while developing a sustainable brand and a strong financial return for investors. Development Platform China Downtown Properties Ltd. Competitive Advantage in China China Downtown Properties Limited is the asset management arm of Gaw Capital Partners focusing on property development and management, mainly in developing cities in China's Jiangsu province. China Downtown's core business is developing middle-to-high-end quality residential properties as well as quality office buildings and other commercial properties in prime plots of major cities along the Jinhu Expressway. Our Vision China Downtown aims to change the skyline of major PRC cities, creating vibrant new ways to live in dynamic new neighbourhoods. Forward-thinking architecture and urban planning are energizing these locations under the slogan 'Creating Modern Urban Living'. Bringing Contemporary Lifestyle to China As a premier real estate developer, we focus on product design as well as construction management - bringing not only modern, innovative and top quality property to communities, but also a new, contemporary lifestyle. Careful Selection and Management of Projects Before taking on any project, China Downtown carefully assesses and considers its socio-economic background, quality requirements and financial aspects. This stringent professional assessment together with active participation of decision-making management ensures timely and accurate selection of high quality projects. China Downtown staffs each project with experienced resident managers overseeing and managing the entire operation. It also posts experienced professionals with specialist expertise on site, working in close co-ordination with corporate headquarters. China Downtown operates a strict management and internal control system, which is constantly monitored to enable simultaneous management of projects in different cities. US Associate Downtown Properties Holdings (LA, US) Our US Portfolio United States associate Downtown Properties Holdings has been acquiring and managing real estate investments in the United States since 1991. The portfolio in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Hawaii comprises over 2.5 million sq ft of office space, hotels with over 1,000 rooms, two 18-hole championship golf courses, a ski resort and three residential redevelopment projects. In addition, Downtown Properties has successfully developed over 700,000-sq-ft of carrier hotel space in Los Angeles. Savvy with Institutional Capital Partners Downtown Properties, and its principal, Goodwin Gaw, have acquired many properties from institutions such as Morgan Stanley, Equitable Life, Bank of Nova Scotia, LTCB of Japan and HSBC. Downtown Properties has been the operating partner and co-investor for Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds (MSREF), with a total combined investment potential of approximately USD$500 million. Our Track Record Downtown Properties won international acclaim for its restoration and repositioning of the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which is now one of the trendiest hotels in Los Angeles, and has been involved in the revitalisation and transformation of historically significant buildings dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries in downtown Los Angeles, notably the award-winning One Bunker Hill Building on 818 W. 7th Street and Bradbury Building at 304 S. Broadway. Downtown Properties continues to be involved in high profile, sustainable projects in the downtown area. It led development of the Douglas Building Lofts, considered one of the best lofts conversion projects in the district, and is in the process of bringing to life two other historic landmarks, the Rowan Lofts and El Dorado Lofts.