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Common Ground Workshop

Common Ground Workshop is an architecture studio (established in 2014) with a unique vision for professional practice that puts collaborations between clients, end users, communities and industry professionals at the heart of everything we do. Situated within a hybrid workspace, café and art’s space called ‘The Common…

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UK - England - Greater London
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ResidentialHospitalityMixed-UseRetrofit

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  1. Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom

    The Common E2

    A completed hybrid cafe, retail, gallery and workspace hub in Bethnal Green that is also home to Common Ground Workshop.

  2. London City Island, London, United Kingdom

    Nebula, London City Island

    A former restaurant and grocery store reworked as a flexible cafe, bar, restaurant, workspace and community lounge by the River Lea.

  3. Camberwell, London, United Kingdom

    Lloyd Eist House

    A mid-century storage warehouse in Camberwell refurbished and extended into an adaptable three-storey family home.

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About Common Ground Workshop.

Common Ground Workshop is an architecture studio (established in 2014) with a unique vision for professional practice that puts collaborations between clients, end users, communities and industry professionals at the heart of everything we do. Situated within a hybrid workspace, café and art’s space called ‘The Common E2’, our practice philosophy is based on breaking down barriers between people and our profession, and we have created a unique environment where continuously-evolving dialogue, innovation and shared interest can be explored and developed. We believe that this open and inclusive public-private ecosystem challenges conventional norms of siloed practice and encourages broad participation, leading to the evolution of exceptional projects that collectively enrich and drive lasting value into our work and the built environment.

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From Blueprints to Lattes: Serving the Community ft. Common Ground Workshop

Today we speak with the trailblazing team at Common Ground Workshop who isn’t your typical architecture practice – they’re a band of socially conscious mavericks with a hybrid business model that’s shaking up the game!

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