February 20th, 2012
A poster showing the emergence of the great social institutions – a great many of which were founded within a window of just 40 years between 1820 and 1860. The question is, where are the institutions of the 21st century, and who will build them?
This poster is shared as a pdf here, under a Creative Commons license. Please share and add to it, with full attribution, and re-share it under the same license.
February 16th, 2012
There are fantastic levels of interest and support on the proposals for StartUp city at Old St Roundabout, as the project progresses. Startup City is something of a working title, but as more partners, investors and public sector leaders feed into the project it is continuing to evolve all the time… and we don’t doubt that will include the name!
If you’re interested in shaping, supporting or being part of the project, do get in touch with us.
Click here to download the full pdf.
- AP
February 6th, 2012
At the beginning of 2012, 00:/ published the Annual Report to Stakeholder; a social audit, documenting not for shareholders but for our stakeholders (the wide diaspora of friends, collaborators and allies with whom we work, and society as a whole) a slightly unconventional insight into our operations in 2011. As a private limited company, with a democratic governance system, we consider our work accountable not just to ourselves, but ultimately to everyone.
Published with thanks to all of those in that diaspora with whom we have worked during 2011.
-AP
January 31st, 2012
This video, a quick round of talking heads, was created in an afternoon as an entry to the ‘Britain’s New Radicals’ project in the Observer, supported by NESTA. After we’d made it, Indy was invited to be a judge, so the video was never used. It was, nonetheless, quite an unexpected moment of forced reflection – on what we’re doing, and why we’re doing it.
- AP
January 25th, 2012
No big deal… it’s just the Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron announcing his new bill on co-operatives at 00:/’s social co-working space, Hub Westminster.
Last week, Prime Minister David Cameron outlined his ideas about “moral capitalism” in a speech on the economy. He touched on greater transparency in pay and bonuses and suggested measures to make it easier for businesses to become co-operatives. The speech came as the City of London Corporation won its High Court bid to evict anti-capitalist protesters from outside St Paul’s Cathedral.
See a video of the speech recorded by The Guardian, here.
An official transcript of the PM”s speech on “Start up Britain” from Number 10, here.
And, coverage of the PM’s speech on “Moral Capitalism” from the Huffington post, here.
-DS
January 13th, 2012
Sneak peak of Wikihouse in the February 2012 issue of WIRED magazine! Thanks to the lovely Hub Westminster Host, Miriam Wistreich, for modeling the article.
Scans of the full-page spreads to come soon…
January 9th, 2012
00:/’s Joni Steiner has been working hard as the lead architect for the building redesign of The Winch in tandem with the launch of their new initiative, ‘The Promise Academy’.
The Promise Academy is being powered by The Winch to make good on our promise to children and young people.
It’s four pillars are:
- A cradle to career commitment.
- Putting enterprise at the heart of things.
- Getting everyone together.
- Investing in impact.
This short film, made with children and young people from The Winch, should clarify a little of what it’s all about.
If it challenges, inspires or interests you please get in touch on info@thewinch.org. You can also read more about The Promise Academy and it’s founder, Geoffry Canada, here.
December 26th, 2011
Happy Holidays from everyone at 00:/ !
From Top Row, Left to Right:
Timothy, Olivia, Sarah, Joost, Indy, Alice, Joni, Nick, Debbie, Alastair, Jean, David, and Lynton
December 16th, 2011
To our great delight, 00:/ have completed their latest new build:
On Friday 09th December 2011 SOAR Works (www.soarworks.co.uk), 00:/’s latest project, was officially opened by Sir Bob Kerslake Permanent Secretary Communities & Local Government, Cllr Julie Dore Leader Sheffield City Council & David Blunkett MP.
The building was commissioned for SOAR Enterprises Ltd, the trading arm of a community-led area regeneration partnership, and Sheffield City Council. The building provides artists’ studios, workshops, and workspaces for start-up enterprises and community organisations along with meeting and conferencing spaces in a flagship centre in Parson Cross, North Sheffield. SOAR Works aims to revitalise and improve the long term social and economic prospects of the local community through supporting and furthering arts and enterprise.
The design of SOAR Works represents the strategic aims and ambitions of the client and multi-headed grant funders. With a fixed capital budget from the outset, 00:/ led their multi-disciplinary subconsultant team, which included responsibility for cost control, from design competition to completion. Deploying the budget strategically to deliver both a landmark building and also affordable workspace, was fundamental to creating something of design excellence. The cantilevered entrance canopy and playful use of dichroic glass behind perforated security shutters on the South facade, provide a highly functional yet surprising statement at the heart of the regeneration area.The steel-framed and steel-clad (inside and out) design builds on Sheffield’s cultural heritage of industry and progressive workspaces.
SOAR Works was led by architects Sarah Hollingworth and David Saxby from 00:/, with the help of their partners Steve Fisher & Austen Cook (Momentum), Philip Boulcott & Michael Perkins (AppleyardsDWB) and Trevor Barrett & Lujun Zhou (pha/Foster & Partners) and their respective teams.
See photos of the interior design below, more photos to come!
November 23rd, 2011
Classic Sir Richard Branson cheeky title for his campaign on changing the way we look at business, a la “Screwing Business as Usual”.
The book launch took place last Tuesday at the Hub Westminster, ft. a host of people who shared their stories about challenging business norms and of course, Sir Richard Branson in the flesh (and hair!).
“Large enterprises and government can and must do more to help…young entrepreneurs.” – Sir Richard Branson
Rajeeb Dey, CEO of enternships.com, said of the figures: “With youth unemployment exceeding the million threshold it’s now important we send a message to young people that they can make a job rather than take a job and that entrepreneurship is a viable and rewarding career path in its own right.
“Right now young people need work experience to secure jobs and face a “catch 22″ situation in obtaining these placements. By looking beyond the more traditional corporate employers and engaging with start-ups and small businesses, we can create new opportunities and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs.”
- DS
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