Building BloQs

Building BloQs
Formation2012
LocationLondon, UK
Founders
Al Parra, Arnaud Nichols, Avninder Nanray, Julien Thomasset
WebsiteHomepage
The BLOQS workshop

Building BloQs is an open workshop in Enfield, London. A social enterprise, their emphasis is on creating and maintaining space and resources for people to make a living off their craft. 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. That new space will be part of a 200-acre, £6B urban development project called Meridian Water. The £2.7m project will make Building BloQs the biggest Open Workshop in Europe.

As of September 2017, 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.

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "In London, makers face gentrification". Makery. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
  4. ↑ "Enabling work starts at £6bn Meridian Water scheme | Construction Enquirer". www.constructionenquirer.com. Retrieved 2017-12-31.
  5. ↑ "About". meridian water. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
  6. ↑ Grace-Flood, Liam (2017-08-09). "Open World: Touring London's Biggest Workshops". Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers. Retrieved 2017-12-31.

Further reading

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