Many old, historical buildings across London that once had a primary purpose are now offices. These distinctive buildings provide businesses with aesthetically pleasing workspaces that are unique and characterful, combining traditional architecture and charm with contemporary facilities.
If you rent a repurposed office space in London, you’ll have a working environment that inspires your employees and attracts clients.
DeVono has an array of flexible office spaces available to rent; some repurposed to create truly distinctive workspaces. Whether you’re a startup or a well-established business, we will have a repurposed office to suit your needs.
5 Repurposed London Office Buildings With Space to Rent
1) Tobacco Dock (Wapping Lane), E1W
If you’re after a Grade 1 listed office space with a quirky edge, Tobacco Dock is the perfect space.
Built in 1812, Tobacco Dock was once used for various commodity imports, such as wine, tobacco, and other products.
The building has had different identities over the years, from a storage facility to a shopping centre.
However, since its relaunch in 2012, it has been primarily used as a commercial building and events hub.
The arched brick walls and listed building timber would have plenty of stories to tell if they could speak. The exposed brickwork gives the space a highly sought-after industrial vibe, while the wooden beams provide a cosy-chic ambience, particularly enjoyed by employees on their breaks and visiting clients.
The place hosts a variety of conferences and food festivals, so there are plenty of networking opportunities for your business.
Tobacco Dock has many desirable features, some of which are as follows:
- Outside space.
- Kitchen.
- Meeting rooms.
- Breakout spaces.
- Event space.
- Gym.
- Bike storage.
- Shower facilities.
2) The Biscuit Factory, SE16
Do you want to rent a space with contemporary features set off by original characteristics? The Biscuit Factory is an ideal choice.
The Victorian building, once home to Peek Frean & Co confectionery company, has been refurbished into a thriving creative business hub, just a five-minute walk from Bermondsey tube station.
The restoration carefully preserves the original features, allowing the period building to retain their character and historical charm. Each building within the hub has its unique style, providing various options for businesses of multiple industries.
The facilities at The Biscuit Factory cater to diverse needs, promoting collaboration, physical fitness, and a sense of adventure among the occupants.
Overall, transforming the Victorian building into a creative business hub showcases the successful blend of historical preservation and modern functionality.
Whether you’re a startup business or a mature company, The Biscuit Factory has rooms to suit, ideal for a team of 4 up to 123.
Some of the features at The Biscuit Factory are as follows:
- Gym.
- Parking.
- Meeting rooms.
- Outside space.
- Event space.
- Bike storage.
- Showers.
3) Pill Box, E2
Fun and fresh businesses love Pill Box, so if you’re a startup looking to rent a workspace that allows growth, snap up an office now.
Pill Box currently has offices available to rent suitable for teams of 7 up to 19.
With its bright and lively vibe and being just a three-minute walk from Bethnal Green station, Pill Box attracts many young and creative professionals so that you can pick your team from the best of the talent.
The Victorian building, formerly the ‘Allen and Hanbury pharmaceutical research factory’, has been transformed into a stunning refurbished office space. It is situated on a charming cobbled street dappled with history, yet the building is the essence of contemporary, showcasing imaginative design.
Pill Box has many features, some of which are as follows:
- Gym.
- Meeting rooms.
- Outside space.
- Event space.
- Bike storage.
- Shower facilities.
4) Metal Box Factory, SE1
If you’re looking for an office space in a bustling location, consider Metal Box Factory.
This industrial office space suits a team of 5 up to 24, making it another perfect rental for a startup business.
Originally a late 19th-century metal box factory, this building has been redeveloped into a stunning 20,000 sq ft space with a rooftop extension.
Just an eight-minute walk from Borough tube station, Metal Box Factory is located by a buzzing bankside. The building houses elegant offices and studio spaces, preserving its characteristic 19th-century features, including a beautiful brutalist-style entrance and a vaulted atrium.
Metal Box Factory consists of many features, some of which are as follows:
- Breakout spaces.
- Meeting rooms.
- Event space.
- Showers.
- Bike storage.
5) The Chocolate Factory, N22
Maybe you’re after an office space packed with history and stories that interest your clients. If so, consider The Chocolate Factory.
This historic building, once home to Barratt & Co, a renowned sweets manufacturer (the company that gave us jelly babies!), has transformed into a vibrant hub for creative and innovative businesses in North London.
The Chocolate Factory offers stylish office studios and workshop spaces, attracting diverse industries.
In the 1990s, the building was repurposed into studios for the creative arts, becoming a collaborative space for music industry professionals and visual/performing arts groups. Today, it stands as a leading business centre in Wood Green.
Below are just some of what The Chocolate Factory offers:
- Meeting rooms.
- Breakout spaces.
- Bike storage.
- Tea points.
- Lifts.
If you’re interested in any of the mentioned offices or want to know what other workspaces DeVono has available, contact us today.
We have a range of flexible and serviced offices, from factory-building office spaces to contemporary coworking spaces.
Your office space design should inspire and motivate your employees regardless of your industry. Dthree, part of the DeVono group, can work with you to create and build an innovative and sustainable working environment.
