On our travels in the former Eastern Bloc we see some incredible industrial buildings in various states of disrepair. The legendary Jawa motorbike factory once employed a whole town but has now reduced to a work force of just 150, operating out of a small building at one end of the massive crumbling factory complex. An air of faded Communist glory hangs over the place. Very little remains internally, but we were excited to find some of these plan chests in a small room on the top floor, each bearing the Jawa logo
After 3 very long days and nights setting up, we finally flung open the doors of our East London pop-up showroom on Friday 4th May. It looks pretty good even if we say so ourselves. Thanks to all those who have found the time
New Mills rose like a phoenix from the ashes from one of the many old and dilapidated cloth mills that line the five valleys area in the South Cotswolds. Much like salvaged lighting (where our story all began) we have lovingly restored the Mill over the years to incorporate our warehouse, showroom and offices. This …
There’s a quiet revolution taking place and it’s happening in the workplace. As described in Morey Smith’s report ‘The Evolving Normal’ looking at the future of the workplace “61% of people miss socialising and half of workers want social spaces to return to the office. 57% of workers miss the collaboration in the office”. Health …
The Jawa motorbike factory
On our travels in the former Eastern Bloc we see some incredible industrial buildings in various states of disrepair. The legendary Jawa motorbike factory once employed a whole town but has now reduced to a work force of just 150, operating out of a small building at one end of the massive crumbling factory complex. An air of faded Communist glory hangs over the place. Very little remains internally, but we were excited to find some of these plan chests in a small room on the top floor, each bearing the Jawa logo
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