Bonding Warehouse’s patchwork space – opening date revealed

Start-up Patch has announced that the hub will open on Monday, January 6, 2025, in the former Bonding Warehouse building next to Skeldergate Bridge and Terry Avenue.

Former bonded warehouse building near Skeldergate Bridge and Terry Avenue (Image: Supplied) When fully occupied, the company said it plans to host more than 50 companies and about 400 co-workers at the two-floor site.

The hope is to attract freelancers, startups and hybrid workers based in the city.

New office space inside the bonded warehouse building (Image: Provided) A Patch spokesperson said the building will also be open to event space for “social impact organisations, social enterprises and charities”.

Design-wise, they said the workspace combines the building's original features with contemporary amenities, including wooden floors, vaulted brick ceilings and large arched windows that fill the space with natural light. .

The new coworking space (Image: Provided) These include “blazing fast Wi-Fi, bespoke contemporary furniture, ergonomic chairs, electric standing desks, second screens, concentration booths for personal work, complimentary bean-to-cup coffee, and many plants,” the spokesperson said.

Mr Patch worked with Matt Lazenby, creative director of York-based design studio LazenbyBrown, to create a collection of artworks that celebrates the history of the Bonding Warehouse and York's status as a UNESCO Media Arts Creative City. curated, a spokesperson said.

The new coworking space (Image: Provided)

Flexible membership packages start from £24 for one day per month to £319 per month for a dedicated desk and unlimited access.

CEO says response has been 'phenomenal'

Freddy Forde, founder and CEO of Patch, said the response from York companies to the venture had been “phenomenal”.

“Our cities and business communities are governed by a great entrepreneurial spirit and creative energy that forms a powerful force for positive change.

Patch Founder Freddie Fforde (Image: Jasmine Leann Gatrell) “Our vision for Patch York was to create a vibrant hub for the city’s established education and technology sectors, burgeoning digital media scene and thriving ecosystem of local independent makers .

“We are excited to see how this eclectic mix of local talent comes together to build something truly outstanding, and we look forward to working with a supportive team in the new creative heart of the North. I am proud to play this role.”

Patch Team (Image: Benoit Grogan-Avignon) Patch has appointed Thom Feeney as site director, who will join the startup on January 1st.

Tom is originally from York and has 10 years' experience in coworking and social impact organizations.

A Patch spokesperson said he will be responsible for “transforming bonding warehouses into vibrant workplaces and event spaces, as well as supporting Patch's operations across the North”.

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A launch event will be held in the new year to commemorate the opening.

Since launching in 2020, Patch has created neighborhood workspaces in Chelmsford, High Wycombe, Twickenham and Bournemouth.

A spokesperson for the company said its long-term vision was to “open a store on every high street in the UK as part of our mission to redistribute opportunities for people, jobs and communities more evenly across the country”. said.