The team at Jan Kattein Architects created the Angel Yard, which is a community of affordable workspaces just along the Northern side of outer London. There are 36 spaces in total and it is made possible by joining a series of derelict garages. The project was commissioned by Enfield Council with the goal to transform a reported hotspot for crime and other anti-social behavior into somewhere that can support a young enterprise. The garages have new barrel roofs installed to increase the height.
Nesil Caliskan, the leader of Enfield Council notes that "Angel Yard will help Enfield's young entrepreneurs to build their businesses, gain new skills and to develop sustainable enterprises which in turn will help to support a dynamic local economy."
Image Credit: Jan Kattein Architects
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Converted-garage Workspaces
- The trend of transforming derelict garages into affordable workspaces offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating accessible and affordable opportunities for young entrepreneurs.
- Community Workspaces
- The trend of creating community workspaces, like the Angel Yard, provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for fostering collaboration and supporting local economies.
- Renovating Derelict Spaces
- The trend of renovating derelict spaces, such as garages, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for revitalizing neglected areas and turning them into vibrant entrepreneurial hubs.
Where This Applies
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry can tap into the trend of converting derelict garages into affordable workspaces, creating new business opportunities and addressing the demand for flexible and accessible office spaces.
- Entrepreneurship Support Services
- Entrepreneurship support services can leverage the trend of community workspaces to provide tailored resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities for young entrepreneurs in these shared environments.
- Urban Renewal
- The urban renewal industry can seize the trend of renovating derelict spaces to revitalize neighborhoods, attract investment, and foster economic growth through the creation of vibrant entrepreneurial communities.
