who are are + why we make
About BLOQS Create: Making with Purpose
At BLOQS Create, we believe in making with purpose—delivering high-quality, custom fabrication, and machining solutions for makers, innovators, and businesses.
Whether you're a designer, artist, or engineer, our mission is simple: to provide open-access manufacturing, expert craftsmanship, and sustainable practices with no barriers.
BLOQS started in 2012 with a simple idea: making should be open to everyone. We saw talented makers held back by the high cost of equipment and space, so we built London’s first open-access factory—where anyone could access world-class tools without the barriers of ownership.
What began as a small collective has grown into a 32,000 sq ft workshop supporting over 700 skilled makers, from carpenters and metalworkers to digital fabricators. By providing the right tools, space, and expertise, we’ve enabled thousands of projects—from one-off prototypes to full-scale production runs.
Making is about more than machines—it’s about people, ideas, and the power of collaboration. That’s what drives us.
Our Story: Built on Collaboration and Innovation
Sustainability is embedded in everything we do. We optimise materials, generate our own energy, and invest in responsible manufacturing to reduce our environmental impact.
Circular Production – We prioritise reuse and repurposing, ensuring less waste and better outcomes.
Renewable Energy – Solar panels and a biomass boiler power our facility, with a goal of running entirely on renewables by 2027.
Sustainable Urban Drainage – Our SUDS system manages rainwater while supporting biodiversity.
Responsible Sourcing – We choose materials carefully to minimise environmental impact.
Making and sustainability should go hand in hand—so we make it happen.
Our commitment: manufacturing with purpose
Our people: the makers behind the machines
Home to a thriving community of over 700 skilled makers, craftspeople, designers, engineers, and innovators; all working across wood, metal, digital fabrication, and textiles. Our space brings together people with the skills and expertise to tackle projects of any scale.
With access to cutting-edge equipment, including CNC routers, welding bays, 3D printers, and a full fabrication setup, our makers turn ideas into reality—whether it’s a one-off prototype or full-scale production.
More than a workspace, BLOQS is a hub for collaboration. Our makers share knowledge, pool resources, and push creative boundaries together. Here, it’s not just about what you make—it’s about who you make it with.