Patch’s 12,000 sq ft coworking space to open in York
The £900,000 renovation of the Bonding Warehouse is due to open in January and will be geared towards the local tech, media, and education industries.
Patch is working alongside the City of York Council on the workspace and event venue, designed for social enterprises and charities to use.
When fully occupied, the founders of Patch expect the building to accommodate approximately 50 companies, in offices that can hold up to 50 people.
Extending over two floors, the design incorporates the building’s original features, such as vaulted brick ceilings and wooden floors, with modern amenities including super-fast wifi and ergonomic chairs.
Freddie Fforde, founder and chief executive of Patch, said: “Our mission is to establish Patch as York’s leading destination for startups and small businesses. Housed within the historic Bonding Warehouse, Patch is poised to become a vibrant hub for entrepreneurs, creatives and community builders.”
Cllr Pete Kilbane, executive member for economy and culture at CoYC, said: “I am thrilled with the news that Patch has selected York for the new co-working, innovation and community hub, and that our Inward Investment team, with partners, have been able to support in getting this established in our city.
“The Bonding Warehouse is a proud symbol of York’s industrial heritage that has adapted over the years to host offices, hospitality and residential accommodation. It is a great example of how a historic city can adapt to the needs of the modern world.”
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