Archive:New Space 2010
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Since Somerset House is on hold for the foreseeable future a search for a new space to build-out in September 2010 is being held, as another winter at the existing space is undesirable.
Progress
| Step | Description | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Define requirements | Done | |
| 2 | Shortlist spaces | June 2010 | Started |
| 3 | View spaces | July 2010 | Not started |
| 4 | Sign lease | August 2010 | Not started |
| 5 | Begin build-out | September 2010 | Not started |
| 6 | Grand opening | October 2010 | Not started |
Requirements
Venue
Required:
- At least 1100 sqft.
- Permanent heating
- B1 or B2 use class - B1 is probably OK as long as it's not directly next to any residential.
- Little or no internal finishings (e.g. hardwood floorings or carpets) we can mess up
- Price: Less than £2000/month, including all charges, excluding rates.
- Toilets
Preferred:
- Multiple rooms
- Cycle storage out of space
- Kitchen/sink.
Ideally we want at least two rooms/areas - one carpeted for hacking, light electronics, and chilling out, and an uncarpeted room for wood/metalworking. If it is a large open space we can build internal rooms ourselves, but bear in mind this is surprisingly expensive (and will have to be done to Building Regs)!
Location
- Within zone 2
- Close to tube station (ideally less than 0.5 miles)
Places to Look
- Space Station
- City & Urban
- Camden council
- Railway arches: Spacia (TfL arches aren't attractive because they require a director of the company to personally guarantee the rent)
- Stirling Ackroyd
- Strettons
- Gumtree (Looks like mainly nice offices)
- Workspace Group
Potential spaces
Cremer Business Centre
- Rent
- £990 - £1,610
- Size
- 666 - 1305 sqft.
- Tube
- 0.8 miles (Old Street)
- Facilities
-
- 24 hour access
- 24 hour security
- 3-phase power
- Goods lift
- On-site parking
- Passenger lift
- Recycling facilities
- Notes
-
- Satisfies all criteria aside from location and kitchen/sink area.
- Looks to be suited to hackspace-type activities, there appears to be a stone floor in two of the photographed units.
- Right next to (<1 minute walk) Hoxton London Overground station which connects to the tube at Whitechapel.
The Ivories
- Rent
- £560 - £1800
- Size
- 297 - 1237 sqft.
- Tube
- 0.5 miles (Highbury and Islington)
- Facilities
-
- 24 hour access
- CCTV
- Designated Centre Manager
- On-site parking
- Passenger lift
- Recycling facilities
- Notes
-
- Satisfies all criteria aside from kitchen/sink area.
- Right next to Essex Road National Rail station which connects to Highbury and Islington and Old Street.
Arches
- Potential know-how exchange with carpenters, welders, mechanics, artists, etc.
Shortlist
Not shortlisted
Leroy House
- Rent
- £800 - £1,920
- Size
- 466 - 900 sqft.
- Tube
- 0.8 miles (Highbury and Islington)
- Facilities
-
- 24 hour access
- Evening & weekend security
- Entry phone system
- Broadband
- On-site parking by arrangement
- Passenger & goods lift
- Recycling facilities
- Cycle racks
- Notes
-
- Satisfies all criteria aside from location and kitchen/sink area.
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