Building BloQs is an open workshop in Enfield, London. A social enterprise,[1] their emphasis is on creating and maintaining space and resources for people to make a living off their craft.[2] The model is in response to rising rental prices and gentrification in London. In 2017, it had 300 professional members, a 10,000 square foot space, and was called a "proof of concept" for a new 55,000 square foot space.[3] That new space will be part of a 200-acre, £6B urban development project called Meridian Water.[4] The £2.7m project will make Building BloQs the biggest Open Workshop in Europe.[5]
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| Formation | 2012 |
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Founders | Al Parra, Arnaud Nichols, Avninder Nanray, Julien Thomasset |
| Website | Homepage |
As of September 2017[update], BloQs maintained studios and tools for Metal and Woodworking, cnc milling, laser cutting, and Textiles. Their space also includes an Artist studio and a cafe, and is mostly flexible space.[6]
References
edit- ^ Chakrabortty, Aditya (2015-01-06). "The big orange shed that holds the key to Britain's economic recovery | Aditya Chakrabortty". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-12-31.
- ^ Chakrabortty, Aditya (2016-03-29). "I've found the key to Britain's recovery: an orange shed in Shanktown". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
- ^ "In London, makers face gentrification". Makery. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
- ^ "Enabling work starts at £6bn Meridian Water scheme | Construction Enquirer". www.constructionenquirer.com. Retrieved 2017-12-31.
- ^ "About". meridian water. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
- ^ Grace-Flood, Liam (2017-08-09). "Open World: Touring London's Biggest Workshops". Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers. Retrieved 2017-12-31.
External links
editFurther reading
edit- The Great British Make Off
- One BloQs resident's experience of the place