UK: London-based hospitality brand Mason & Fifth is taking bookings for its newest offering – Meadow – a creative workspace in west London.
Meadow is aimed at “local creatives and makers looking to take their craft to the next level” and is part of the newest Mason & Fifth offering which is due to open in June, along the Grand Union canal in Westbourne Park.
Meadow marks a first for Mason & Fifth, which has up until now focused on flexible accommodation. The brand is now “taking the natural step into flexible workspaces for the creative communities of West London”.
The company says Meadow has been “consciously designed with everything members need to be inspired and productive, with natural light flowing from the large windows and plenty of oxygenating plants”.
There are two main types of memberships – Workbenches and Workshops. Those looking for a more communal option can choose from daily/weekly/monthly ‘Workbench’ memberships. This includes a space on one of the large wooden workbenches with ample plug sockets across the site, suited for those working digitally or by hand. For makers looking for a private lockable studio space for a longer term project, there are also Workshops available, which can be booked for a minimum of three months. The Workshops come in various sizes and are offered as a ‘white box’ studio solution, which can be kitted out as needed.
Additionally, there are quiet spaces to work, including phone booths and a free-to-use bookable meeting room, comfy breakout areas and a large gallery space to host events and exhibitions. Also included in the membership are printers, free locker space, bike storage and a post room for with courier services available on request. The space is also dog-friendly.
Every week there will be a free lunch for all members, as well as daily coffee, teas, fruit and snacks. Members can take advantage of the Worker-Bee discounted room rates, and there will be packages available for those looking for a one-stop-shop for their accommodation and workspace needs.
With the support and guidance of Westminster City Council and its commitments to local cultural enterprises, Mason & Fifth has announced an affordable Meadow membership scheme. The reduced rate is set aside for local creatives, charities and community groups that may not be able to afford the standard booking fees. Bookings and enquiries are now open for all membership types.
Meadow will be located within Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park – the brand’s newest “neighbourhood guesthouse”, opening in June. This will be its biggest site to date, achieving a BREEAM Outstanding certification for the redevelopment of the historic Taxi House site. The building will also feature 332 flexible studios, The Grounding wellness studio (including gym, pool, class studio and treatment room), a canal-side restaurant in partnership with the team behind Crispin & Bistro Freddie, as well as a cinema, listening lounge, 10th floor panoramic lounge and a recording studio.
Mason & Fifth Founder Ben Prevezer said: “We are proud to offer local communities in London a dedicated space to create, work and connect within the Westbourne Park neighbourhood. With a lack of maker spaces like these across our city, we hope to have created a haven for ideas to flourish – that’s why we’ve called it Meadow.”
