Mill conversion in New Islington
Stubbs Mill is the transformation of a former machine works into creative workspaces, located in New Islington, along the Ashton Canal for developer URBAN SPLASH. The Mill, created / owned by Joseph Stubbs, was a pioneer in bobbin production and other machine parts for use in the thriving mill industry.
Built by Artez Construction, the contemporary conversion, set over three storeys, creates flexible, design led offices split by a central atrium and core.
A purposeful raw finish, with exposed steel beams, original machinery and lightly blasted brickwork creates a new alternative approach for converting such heritage assets. One might say not your ‘run of the mill’ conversion!
A considered use of break out and third spaces (mix of home and working) supports the main floorplates. The WC pods and brew points are set within the atrium void, to act as objects in space, to separate their uses both physically and mentally from the main works areas. The best third space is a small chill out space at the very top of the main tower (which used to be a water tank). This offers 360 degree panoramic views.