Paddington Canalside Feasibility Study

A feasibility study to progress the viability of an interim use project under the Westway, undertaken in collaboration with Westminster Council and JKA. Our role involved local engagement to inform the mix of uses and design process, alongside business model and operational strategy.   Partners: Westminster Council, JKA

Lambeth Young Futures Workspace

A collaboration with Spiral Skills and Lambeth’s Future Workspace Fund to develop the concept of a young person’s led enterprise hub within the borough. The resulting project will be taken forward for funding, and brings together enterprises supporting young people, alongside space for enterprises within desirable industries for young people to gain experience, and programmes […]

Hastings Commons

A joint venture between Hastings Commons CLT, Meanwhile Space and Jericho Road, Hastings Commons is a cluster of buildings, growing since 2014, that represents a pioneering example of community-led regeneration. Having secured 8000m2 of assets for community ownership in perpetuity, Meanwhile Space will eventually step away from the project once the enabling and capacity building […]

Manor Park

2022-2024 Partners: Newham Council, IF_DO Meanwhile Space and IF_DO Architects were appointed by LBN to design and build a demountable building on a vacant plot of land opposite Manor Park Station for minimum 10-year meanwhile use period. The proposed building maximises its available footprint by offering a playful and innovative design over two storeys that […]

Dingley Space

2023-2025 Islington Council Located in an old Victorian school building, Dingley Space was a hub for charities and entrepreneurs in Islington.

We are Super

2022-2025 Partners: North Somerset Council Located within the Sovereign Centre in Weston-super-Mare’s town centre, two former retail units have been transformed into 30+ private studios and 20+ coworking desks, as well as meeting rooms and break-out areas. The site serves as a large, important addition to Weston’s professional workspaces, housing a community of local companies, […]

Elephant Arcade

2020-2030 Partners: Southwark Council, Karl Turner Architects Elephant Arcade is a former indoor car park transformed into retail space with a collective of 11 independent businesses, including retail, hair salons and two cafes. The arcade was designed by Turner Works in partnership with LB Southwark and Meanwhile Space, to help transition local traders from the […]

The Platform Project

2014-2016 Partners: JP Morgan Chase Foundation, Network Rail, Lambeth Council Launched in 2014, The Platform offered local entrepreneurs free, low-risk space in a repurposed WC block to pilot their business ideas on a rotating short-term basis. Successful participants were offered follow on space in renovated railway arches, with four businesses successfully moving to commercial leases. […]

Wembley Trader’s Association

2013-2014 Partners: Brent Council We contributed to the establishment of Wembley Park Traders Association, a food and drink directory of independent businesses that showcases the diverse offer on Wembley Park Drive as an alternative for Wembley stadium goers and to the Wembley shopping centre. The small businesses represent the distinct character of the neighbourhood with […]