warehouse – the aerie

Open plan creativity

aerie — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 01:23:36 +0000

the aerie is boldly open-plan, a cavernous warehouse loft cradled beneath ancient beams, and increasingly filled with inner west creatives. It’s not for some, but for those of us who co-work in this elysian space, with its rusted truss and saw-toothed rooves, the gentle traction of multiple people’s working endeavour is inspiring and uplifting.

In his article Proof that open-office plans aren’t always terrible, published in the New York Post, Michael Clarke considers the burgeoning growth of open-plan work space:

AS SOME lounge on the couch, others duck away to grab a croissant from the in-house coffee shop. If workers are seeking solitude, it’s no longer drywall that divides them from the clatter and chatter of those nearby. Instead, they strap on a pair of stylish headphones and keep pressing on.

Welcome to the modern workplace: collaborative, casual, open. And as more and more offices adapt to this new type of atmosphere to encourage employee interaction, spawn creativity and boost productivity, the open work space approach is, increasingly, no longer confined to individual companies or organisations.

And he is right. In our rapidly expanding social framework there is an increasing desire for collaboration and shared space. From between the two extremes – vast corporate entities with thousands of suited and booted workers: the home-worker, clad in pyjamas and stinking of sleep – a middle ground is emerging; eclectic, engaging co-working spaces that allow individuals to share resources, inspiration and time, while maintaining sole ownership of their endeavour,

Whatever that might be…

Open for business!

aerie — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 07:04:30 +0000

Are you grappling with the Catch 22 of working from home, in which the washing up suddenly looks appealing or digging up the veggie patch swallows your deadline? Are you looking to expand? Want to connect with other start-ups or collaborate on a project?

Welcome to the aerie, St Peters newest creative co-working space, straddling the highest point of the old brick factory that houses Tortuga Studios.

With nine studios, both open plan and private, and a custom-built 11m-long Oregon hot desk, meeting room, standing desk, communal space and photographic studio, the aerie is home to six businesses already and has room for more…

So come and join us in this light-filled space and discover the benefits of working in a vibrant collaborative space in the heart of St Peters arts scene.

Get in touch here to find out more, book a tour or sneak in for a sticky beak!

She’s coming up roses…

aerie — Fri, 08 May 2015 07:07:36 +0000

At the aerie, St Peters newest creative co-working space, cradled in the rafters of the old brick factory that is Tortuga Studios, the crew have been hard at it, painting, sanding, scrubbing and making magic…

Beneath aged beams and rusted pipes lies treasure, long hidden space that is gilded in light. Here are some progress shots of the late afternoon sun as it sneaks its way in…