The boys have worked hard on the figures for the new offline forum space/gallery/business and unfortunately the 3 year projection wasn’t looking too good, mainly because the rental on the last space was just way too much.
We spent a day looking at many smaller spaces in and around Alexandria a few weeks ago, nothing was quite right. It seemed like all the modern, small 150-200sqm warehouse spaces lacked character, and their office spaces upstairs were way too separated from the loading dock/open space downstairs but today Sean found a ripper in Leichhardt.
The warehouse is right next door to a coffee shop and only a block away from Norton St. We checked it out this afternoon, the vibe of the area is great, kids, mothers, grungey but safe. The space itself needs a lot of work (we doubt anyone has been using it for years) but it’s got bucketloads of character and potential.
We’re excited, this could be the one?
Wicked!
whats the space for?
That looks amazing. So many places in that warehouse to take photos from.
john – TBA! It’s for the future!
Looks like a great space! My only concern would be getting a decent length on the lease. Inner west light industrial areas are prime picking ground for developers wanting to put in residential units and make big $$. If u have already checked out current LEP and draft zoning under Leichardt LEP and Draft LEP 2011 probably worthwhile. Don’t want to settle and then have the landlord selling up in 6 months.
I would love a warehouse space just to work live and play in.
Cheers for the advice Tom!
looking forward to the future then =P