Following their transformation of a former Vauxhall car servicing building (now known as Grangewood House) to create outstanding new flexible workspace, the team are hoping this new concept that will open in Q4 2016, will be an industry leading concept outside Central London. The Cr@te development is set to inspire entrepreneurs and new business owners in an unusual workspace that benefits from great transport links.

The concept of using shipping containers first emerged around 15 years ago as far afield as Tokyo, Australia, Rhode Island and even in Docklands where the Container City project first opened in 2005, closely followed by the impressive Riverside Building Offices. Home to 24 individual offices near the Thames, they quickly filled up.

Grangewood have put together a clever scheme that uses 36 shipping containers to create 36 unique and individual workspaces. Loughton is already a highly popular business destination, helped by easy access to the M11 and two Central line stations linking Loughton with Stratford and Liverpool Street, which will have the added benefit of Crossrail from 2018.

An important benefit of the Cr@te development is the creation of a thriving business community. With attractive rates, Grangewood believe they have created an ideal solution to coax entrepreneurs out of their home offices and bedrooms and in to a workspace that allows them to network with like-minded business owners.

Furthermore with design now an important factor in the development of new workspace, the team at Grangewood have taken time to design spaces that will provide inspiration to the businesses that use them. Each Cr@te benefits from lots of light from the use of full height windows and doors. There are also some great amenities like on-site Costa Coffee, great Wi-Fi and really useful services like bike storage and showers.

Adam Walker, director at Grangewood Investments Ltd, commented, “Cr@te is rapidly becoming a destination for innovation and those priced out of Central London. Cr@te is not your usual sterile office block. We are seeking to pack in talent, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, all with a buzzing social soul”.

In addition Lee Grodent, Founder and CEO at Loc8 Commercial supported Grangewood offering advice about the local market. Commenting on the Cr@te concept Lee said, “Loc8 are delighted to be helping Grangewood fill their exciting new development. Back in 2014 we helped to identify a lack of serviced office space in Loughton and the surrounding areas and advised Grangewood to create a number of office suites to offer Start-Up’s and SME’s good quality serviced office space. Following a £2 million pound refurbishment, Grangewood House opened in June 2015 and was 100% occupied within 3 months. We advised Grangewood on a number of factors including licence agreements, office sizes and I.T. Their latest new development will create a very unique workspace which is just thirty minutes from the City”.

Finally, as the development progresses, Cr@te will be releasing updates and sharing details about the newest business community in Essex as it takes shape. Find out more here:

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There are many new serviced offices opening all the time around the UK, so it’s exciting when a new development is a little out of the ordinary. The team at Grangewood Investments Ltd are developing a new and inspiring workspace in Loughton, Essex called Cr@te. Following the successful launch of their last development in Loughton using a former Vauxhall car servicing building, they have created an outstanding new flexible place to work nearby, that pushes the boundaries of workspace design to another level.

The concept of using shipping containers first emerged around 15 years ago as far afield as Tokyo, Australia, Rhode Island and even in Docklands where the Container City project first opened in 2005, closely followed by the impressive Riverside Building Offices. Home to 24 individual office spaces near the Thames, they quickly filled up.

Grangewood have put together a clever scheme that uses 36 shipping containers to create 36 unique and individual workspaces. The location is well placed for access to Central London. Loughton is already a highly popular business destination, helped by easy access to the M11 and the Central Line station linking Loughton with Stratford and Liverpool Street, which will have the added benefit of Crossrail from 2018.

An important benefit of the Cr@te development is the creation of a business community. With attractive rates, Grangewood believe they have created an ideal solution to coax entrepreneurs out of their home offices and bedrooms and in to a workspace that allows them to network with like-minded business owners. The power of a business network shouldn’t be under estimated. Many providers have identified the benefits for businesses that have a ready-made local community right on their doorstep, and host weekly or monthly networking groups, business breakfasts and after work meet-up’s.

With design now an important factor in the development of new office space, the team at Grangewood have taken time to design spaces that will provide inspiration to the businesses that use them. There is lots of light from the use of full height windows and doors as well as some great amenities, not least a great cup of coffee with the inclusion of Costa Coffee. There are also some really useful benefits like secure bike racks and showers which are handy if you cycle to work through the pretty Essex countryside.

Adam Walker, director at Grangewood Investments Ltd commented, “Cr@te is rapidly becoming a destination for innovation and those priced out of Central London. Cr@te is not your usual sterile office block. We are seeking to pack in talent, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, all with a buzzing social soul”.

Lee Grodent, Founder and CEO at Loc8 Commercial commented, “Loc8 are delighted to be helping Grangewood fill their exciting new development in Loughton, Essex. Back in 2014 we helped to identify a lack of serviced office space in the local and surrounding areas and advised Grangewood to create a number of office suites to offer Start-Up’s and SME’S good quality serviced office space. We advised Grangewood on a number of factors including licence agreements, office sizes and I.T. Following a £2 million pound refurbishment, Grangewood House opened in June 2015 and was 100% occupied within 3 months. With their latest development, Cr@te, Loughton gets a very distinctive workspace which is just thirty minutes from the City”.

More and more businesses are looking for a unique workspace that supports their business not only in the crucial early stages but also as it grows. Cr@te have set out to help nurture businesses, providing an energised environment that will set the standard for future developments. With a planned opening date of Q4 2016 this innovative development is set to fill up fast.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEVELOPMENT

As the development progresses, Cr@te will be releasing updates and sharing details about the newest business community in Essex as it takes shape. In the meantime you can find out more about this location HERE.

OTHER UNIQUE AND INTERESTING WORKSPACES

Loc8 Commercial has many imaginative workspaces and serviced office locations. You can catch up with our articles on the many different types workspace by clicking below:

Serviced Office Space that’s a little out of the Ordinary

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We set about looking at our extensive portfolio of office locations and came up with five really outstanding and unusual serviced office locations.  Each one has many unique features that set them apart to make them a very unusual home from your business. They will certainly strike up an interesting conversation with your clients.

Alice through the Ceiling

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a meeting surrounded by the Mad Hatters Tea Party? No? Well I bet we’ve made you start thinking.

Tucked away in Waterloo, a busy and popular business district on the south side of the Thames is this business centre on Boundary Way, SE1. From the outside you would be forgiven for thinking it looked like many smart and professional office buildings. But wait until you go in the front door. Just like Alice, you will be transported to a wonderland that’s a world away from the usual office space you may have expected. And just like Alice in Wonderland, this serviced office centre has a new surprise around every corner. From the smart white corridors to the Alice themed meeting rooms and break out spaces, there is never a dull moment here.

Take a peak in to Alices world HERE

Upcycled Shipping Containers

There has been a huge surge in the use of unusual materials in the construction of offices in recent years. With everything from living garden walls in South London and huge screens showing waterfalls in the Salesforce Tower, it’s no wonder that something as unusual as old shipping containers should find a second use as the inspirational home to new businesses.

After the success of the Container City development in London’s Docklands in 2005, there is a new and exciting location using shipping containers, opening in 2016 in Loughton, Essex. Cr@te has developed an idea to create an environment to inspire entrepreneurs out of their home office and in to a small business community. It’s a bold plan that will see 36 former shipping containers transformed with full height doors and windows and dynamic interiors.

Get a taste of the future HERE

A Victorian Gem

When a building can successfully combine its historical heritage with the requirements of modern living you get to enjoy the many benefits of looking at great design and craftsmanship every day. In 1871 this building opened in Deansgate in central Manchester and featured a wealth of outstanding wrought iron work that was integral to many great Victorian buildings of the time, like the cathedralesque train stations at Paddington and Liverpool Street, for example.

The Deansgate building is an inspiring space, restored in the 1980’s and retaining all of its Victorian splendour coupled with modern office space and all the usual things you would expect like good Wi-Fi.

Take a step back in to Victorian splendour HERE

Impressive Palladian Columns

Grade one listed buildings don’t come more impressive than the Royal Exchange, opposite The Bank of England in the City of London. This outstanding building not only occupies a prestigious location it also has great transport links across London and Canary Wharf.

Home to a wide choice of designer stores including Hermes and Mont Blanc, this building dates back to the 16^th century when it was designed by Thomas Gresham as a centre for commerce in London.

So this serviced office business centre offers both private offices and Co-working space and is popular with start-up’s and entrepreneurs looking for a great location for their businesses.

Find out about The Royal Exchange HERE

It’s all in the detail in Farringdon

We’ve been impressed over the years by many buildings we have featured here at Loc8, but only a few really capture the spirit and feel of a period building like 24 Greville Street near Farringdon. This impressive Victorian building has been meticulously restored to make a feature of the grand high ceilings and the original wooden floors. It’s like walking back in time but the give-away is the stunning interior design. This is not a stuffy Victorian interior! It’s bright and airy and the whole feel of the place has created a very exciting workspace.

So it fits well in to the area too. Just a stone’s throw from Farringdon station, this location has a real buzz about it and has attracted businesses in the creative sectors as well as start-up’s and growing small and medium sized businesses looking for a little inspiration.

Check out an eye for the real detail HERE

As part of our series of features on stand out office space we will be looking at waterfront properties next. You can catch up on our previous articles that have covered everything from interiors to the debate over period or glass buildings, as well as the rise of Co-working spaces. Click the links below:

Period or Glass? The big office space question

What Makes the Perfect Office Space?

Why Workspaces Can Inspire Creativity and Collaboration

Happy Reading!

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