Kindred Studios returning to North Paddington
Kindred Studios are set to return to North Paddington, having been chosen to manage a new purpose-built enterprise space at the 300 Harrow Road development. Previously located at the former Westminster College in Maida Vale, they will return to the borough and support the creative community.
The new enterprise space is part of a regeneration project led by Westminster Council. It is set to include new “truly affordable” homes, a nursery, community space, and a community café. The affordable business space, the council says, is a “key component of the council’s Enterprise Space programme and is designed to serve as a hub for creative incubation, education and outreach.”
“This aligns with the council’s vision for North Paddington, centred around creating a more inclusive, connected and vibrant community,” it added.
North Paddington is one of a number of areas chosen to be Creative Enterprise Zones (CEZ). The mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, is granting £170,000 towards “fostering a vibrant creative and cultural economy” in the area, and “opening opportunities for local people.”
“This comes at a crucial time, as there have been significant losses of space for creatives across the capital, and in North Paddington this included Kindred Studios’ previous home, and the London Print Studio,” Westminster Council said.
It will now begin working with Kindred Studios to fit out the space over the coming months. Its opening is planned for later this year. Once finished, the 7,500 square foot space will be equipped with around 30-36 affordable studios, and co-working spaces. Up to 100 creatives and businesses could make use of the space. It will soon be inviting applications from artists to express their interest in the new space.
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