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London Subway Cars Turned into StudiosEnterprising young artists on the London scene are usually presented with the dilemma of having to rent extremely expensive studio space in order to be able to work. This led furniture designer Auro Foxcroft to a rather ingenious and environmentally conscious solution. What was it? Take old subway cars, mount them on a rooftop, and use them for <a href="http://www.villageunderground.co.uk/" target="_blank">office space</a>! A bit sparse? Sure! But these recycled subway cars are sure to inspire other green-minded, socially conscious artistic efforts.1
London Subway Cars Turned into StudiosLocated on top of an old brick warehouse in Shoreditch, London, Village Underground provides affordable studio space for young artists (around 15 pounds per week).2
London Subway Cars Turned into StudiosThe subway cars act as working spaces for the artists, while a lower-level restored warehouse is used to host events and exhibit the artists' works.3
London Subway Cars Turned into StudiosThe four subway vehicles that make up the village were purchased for a grand total of 200 pounds each.4
London Subway Cars Turned into StudiosThe seats inside the carriages were removed, but everything else remains as is (one can even go into the cabin to play around with all the buttons and levers)5
London Subway Cars Turned into StudiosThe cars were moved on top of the warehouse, and retrofitted to create a working space.6
London Subway Cars Turned into StudiosThe best bit? There are plans to expand this concept to Berlin, Lisbon, and Toronto. Needless to say, we love it.7
London Subway Cars Turned into StudiosA view of interior of the lower-level warehouse.8
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