Formation | 2012 |
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Founders | Al Parra, Arnaud Nichols, Avninder Nanray, Julien Thomasset |
Website | Homepage |
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]
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]
Formation | 2012 |
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Location |
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Founders | Al Parra, Arnaud Nichols, Avninder Nanray, Julien Thomasset |
Website | Homepage |
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]
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]