Pictured: (l-r) Ash Stanley and Tim Richardson
A media production company has defied the downturn and set up a
studio in Derby, in a move secured by Innes England.
The Derby property agent secured a letting of Unit 5 Prime
Industrial Park to Artifex Studios Limited. Artifex was set up by
director Ash Stanley in May this year. Since then, Ash and his team
of 11, including studio manager Liam Enser, have been developing
the company, planning their strategy and searching for the ideal
location for their new studio.
After finding the unit, Arftifex Studios obtained planning
permission for a change of use to a multi-use dance school,
photographic and recording studio, which will offer a range of
activities to the community.
Ash from Artifex Studios says: "Since we first created Artifex
earlier this year, we have been trying to find the perfect location
for our studio. The unit on Prime Industrial Park is ideal. It is
literally off a main road, and just off a major bus route and only
a 10 minute walk from the city centre. A lot of our clients are
London based and will regularly be visiting from the capital by
train. Our new location is only a 10 minute trip from train
station, making it really convenient.
"As well as the location, we needed a large amount of space to
accommodate a large dance studio as well as other areas to produce
videos and photographs, so we had really specific criteria. Innes
England really understood what we needed, and were really flexible
in terms of making themselves available for viewings, so we are
really pleased with the result."
Innes England represented the landlord Valad in the letting of
the 3,175 sq ft end terrace unit, situated at the entrance to the
estate.
Tim Richardson of Innes England says: "Artifex will be joining
other good quality occupiers including Johnsons Trade Decorators,
Hydro Systems UK and Windows Direct. The estate has a prominent
position fronting Osmaston Road, a main arterial road linking the
city centre to the outer ring road.
"The properties provide a mix of accommodation in a very
accessible location within a gated courtyard. We have also recently
agreed a letting of Unit 9, but can still accommodate requirements
from 1,770 sq ft to 8,176 sq ft and flexible terms can be
offered."
Stephen Cahoon from landlords Valad says: "We are delighted to
welcome Artifex Studios to the estate. The letting demonstrates the
quality of the units on offer and our flexible approach to securing
tenants. Given the current interest at the estate we should
hopefully have some further announcements in the near future."
Prime Industrial Park is a modern estate of 11 units ranging in
size from 1,770 sq ft to 8,611 sq ft.
For more information about Innes England, please visit their
webisite here: www.innes-england.com