David from Cyclic Nature offered a full bicycle MOT service along with helpful advice on maintaining bikes, to our studio holders.
David has over 9 years of experience and beside many qualifications, his main accolade is his love of the bicycle.
This is the first of many good things to come this autumn at GWS.
Specialist creative portrait photographers Akta (studio 210) are setting up a portrait photography pop-up in studio 33 and would love to invite Great Western studio holders for a free 1-1 portrait photo shoot.
Sessions will take place in studio 33 and will last 12 minutes. Everyone will be sent a same-day online gallery link to choose their favourite image, which Akta will then add their editing and retouching magic – for free!
To book your slot simply send an email to info@aktaphotography.com. Slots will be awarded on a first come first serve basis.
On the 5th of May, studio holders joined us at the Feeding House Cafe for after-work drinks. Making use of our courtyard, they had the chance to network with each other, enjoying an evening of good company, delicious snacks and great refreshments!
Christmas is finally here after all! We would like to invite our Studio holders to the Great Western Studios Christmas get together on Wednesday 15th December 12pm – 2pm in the atrium.
We will be getting in the festive spirit with a delightful array of Christmas canapes, warming mulled wine and some classic Christmas hits!
We look forward to seeing you there!
A huge well done to Moxon Architects (Studio 105), who have won an AIA award for both their Quarry Studios and their Tarmachan Cafe projects!
The 2021 AIA Architecture program celebrates the best contemporary architecture regardless of budget, size, style, or type. These stunning projects show the world the range of outstanding work architects create and highlight the many ways buildings and spaces can improve our lives.
They are both stunning projects and thoroughly deserved. Well done to you!
West Port Architects (Studio 201) are going to be behind the design of the Africa Fashion exhibition at the V & A museum! Set to open at South Kensington in summer 2022, the exhibition is spread across two floors in the museums Fashion Gallery. The theme is Independence & Liberation, and Contemporary Creatives.
The brief is a complex one. How do you represent Africa, a rich and diverse continent of 54+ countries, too often stereotyped and ring-fenced into a singular narrative written by those from outwith its borders. For these very reasons West Port believe this exhibition is to be a uniquely important one. In light of the V&A’s unprecedented international draw and influence an opportunity like this is a rare and precious moment to shift any preconceived notions of Africa as the single-dimensioned ‘country ’. In this exhibition we look to support the V&A in its recognition of Africa’s multidimensional creative clout. A creative energy that in the face of much adversity, social and economic challenges, reaches far beyond its borders adding life to styles and style to life across 7 continents.
Working with We Are Pocc and Beam Lighting Design, West Port are honoured to be involved in what is set to be not just an important showcase of an incredible continent, but a blockbuster exhibition at the world’s greatest art and design museum.
A huge well done to you all – we cannot wait to go and see it!
Studio holder RaspberryPlum has just donated £70,000 worth of past season stock to the Novak Djokovic charity. How great is that!
The Novak Djokovic Foundation develops early childhood education projects in Serbia. They enable kids from underprivileged areas to learn and play in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment. They also train and empower teachers, and build and create self-sustaining schools and programmes. Importantly, they also educate parents. Because of the charity, the children learn to love and respect themselves, others, and the world they live in. ‘Champions are not born. They are nurtured, encouraged, educated, and loved. We at the NDF never forget what it takes to create a champion.’
Studio holder RaspberryPlum‘s ready to wear collection is made in Serbia by small, independent businesses. The clothing industry there was once thriving and has suffered hugely because of political turmoil. It is RaspberryPlum’s aim to re-establish and promote the industry. They want every member of RaspberryPlum to love being part of their team, to enjoy their work and to feel appreciated. They also work directly with the foundation to promote their message and give them more visibility.
