Hackspace Move/Renovation

This page is for planning the build out of our new space, currently centred on 447 Hackney Road.

Please note, this is for planning on bringing up a new space to the level we currently enjoy, not new things. (that can come after) This is so that we have a action and cost plan to maintain the level of our current space.

Building Front

• Planning permission on changing the frontage/signage
• Asking the Grafitti artist (Ben Eine) that did the 'M' on the shutters if he's ok with us changing it to an 'H', maybe he could do it for us :P

Basement

• Panel basement Fire Exit with plywood
• Extraction for individual tools and room dust.
• Power distribution to the center of the room etc
• Moar network sockets around room (ACnode)
• Look at flooring situation

Ground Floor

• Moar network
• Mid room power
• Electric release on the rear door
• Building of classroom
• Draft proof louvre windows

Car Park

• Member access for car parking and bike storage. Can we use doorbot to restrict/enable access?
• Garden/bbq area.

Facilities

Internet

There are at least 2 live phone lines:

• 020 7729 4055
• 020 7729 7283

FTTC looks like it's available

Storage

• Members boxes
• Rarely-used equipment
• Supplies

Disability considerations

Probably a legal requirement as change of use likely on taking new place.

• Disabled-access toilet (Mobility bars, light switch) (doesn't have to be disab-only but preferable if can be)
• Low light switches (ask Sparky to certify?) or use ceiling-mounted pullcords full-height
• Entrance ramp
• Lower door laser
• All enclosed spaces should have an alarm cord: not only in case of someone disabled falling but also in case anyone overcome by fumes and can't escape
• General principle to not have power sockets at skirting level but always 3' off ground

Total Costing

The above will cost approximately - £xxx