Here are some notes from Nynke comparing Hubs,
London Islington vs. KIngs Cross:- Islington: messy, feels homy (is that a word?), invites members to add to the space, creative, alife, vibrant, raw warehouse feel, extremely cold in winter, extremely hot in summer. This all communicated and accepted by the members.
- Kings Cross: there has been no co-creation, there's a cafe which almost makes it feel like a cafe rather than a hub, two floors, designers, clean environment, more formal. I think the spaces attract different kinds of entrepreneurs. Kings Cross is located near the station and attracts commuters and entrepreneurs that prefer a more formal environment. Also the meeting spaces in Kings Cross are used by boards, corporate, established organisations. Rotterdam vs. Amsterdam
- Rotterdam: everything is co-created, furniture is contributed by members, tables, shelves, cup boards are designed by members, painting has been done by members. It all looks a bit messy, but creative and homy. Easy accessible. It invites people to add things to the space.
- Amsterdam: It is located in a very clashy building, also moooi designers have their store at the ground floor. People need a code to enter the space and have to enter via a very chique designers hall way which makes it less accessible to some groups. The space itself feels clean, still creative and vibrant. I think this space can also be an attractive working environment for people that are used to work in corporate environments.
- Kings Cross: there has been no co-creation, there's a cafe which almost makes it feel like a cafe rather than a hub, two floors, designers, clean environment, more formal. I think the spaces attract different kinds of entrepreneurs. Kings Cross is located near the station and attracts commuters and entrepreneurs that prefer a more formal environment. Also the meeting spaces in Kings Cross are used by boards, corporate, established organisations. Rotterdam vs. Amsterdam
- Rotterdam: everything is co-created, furniture is contributed by members, tables, shelves, cup boards are designed by members, painting has been done by members. It all looks a bit messy, but creative and homy. Easy accessible. It invites people to add things to the space.
- Amsterdam: It is located in a very clashy building, also moooi designers have their store at the ground floor. People need a code to enter the space and have to enter via a very chique designers hall way which makes it less accessible to some groups. The space itself feels clean, still creative and vibrant. I think this space can also be an attractive working environment for people that are used to work in corporate environments.