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Assemble to Transform Historic Bromley Hall into Creative Workspace

Assemble is transforming Bromley Hall, a Grade II*-listed manor, into its largest creative workspace in London. The project aims to provide long-term rental agreements and collaborative spaces, addressing London's scarce industrial floor space.

Assemble secured a 25-year lease on Bromley Hall (c. 1485), the Old Poplar Library (c. 1904–5), and RedBox. The plan adds 14,000 sq ft of workspace, potentially doubling it later, countering London's projected 30% industrial space loss by 2041.

Assemble Workspace, the collective's workspace branch, has developed similar UK spaces since 2011. The Bromley Hall project follows fundraising, and Assemble seeks tenants, collaborators, and funding.

Their workspaces accommodate diverse practices, from fabricators to furniture brands. The model combines refurbishment with management to offer creative certainty.

Bromley Hall has a rich history since c. 1255, serving various roles. Assemble's adaptive reuse is community-driven, focusing on local narratives.

Mathew Leung of Assemble noted the project combines reuse, creative economy support, and public access, aiming to be long-term stewards.

The transformation has three phases: 2026-2029 (initial works, fundraising), 2029-2032 (major works, purchase), and post-2032 (completion, public programming).

A public program will use communal spaces. Recent London cultural news includes the London Museum's relocation and Olympia's transformation.

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