Creative Studios at Glue Factory are light-industrial work units to test ideas, collaborate, and realise ambitious projects.
Glue Factory provides light-industrial studios for those working across design, architecture, making, production and film. Our aim is to create high-quality, flexible space that supports our community of studio holders to test ideas, collaborate, and realise ambitious projects.
Currently there is a fantastic group of studio holders, including a risograph print and design facility, a green screen film studio, educational spaces, prop makers, a specialist screen print studio, and food production studios.
Between 2026 and 2027, we will expand the studio provision. Our vision is to support a dynamic range of studio holders under one roof—with complimentary disciplines, skills and facilities that support ideas from concept to completion.
Case Studies
Agile City Member Spotlight: Gabriella Marcella – RISOTTO
For our next instalment of our Agile City Member Spotlight, up steps Glue Factory Studio holder, Gabriella Marcella! RISOTTO is print and design specialist run by designer Gabriella Marcella. Coming up in April, RISO CLUB 100 marks a milestone for this not-for-profit project, celebrating the work of over 400 contributing artists, alongside special workshops and tours […]
Agile City Member Spotlight: Eddie Kim – Gomo Kimchi
Every great dish has a story, and for Eddie Kim, that story starts with family. As the founder of Gomo Kimchi, Eddie has turned a traditional Korean staple into a local sensation. We caught up with him to discuss the inspirations that drive Gomo Kimchi and a few fun facts beyond the label. Who […]
Building & Hire Information
Prices to hire our spaces are calculated based on the planned activity.
Please fill in an enquiry form and we will get back to you with a quote.
For more information on our quotes and charges, head to our FAQ page.
Building Info
Accessibility
Glue Factory was built in 1891 without accessibility in mind. As we develop the building, we are also working to improve its accessibility.
Glue Factory is split over two levels, connected via stairs. There are currently no lifts, automatic / assisted doors, or dedicated Blue Badge Parking.
Ground floor: Fully accessible via Burns St roller shutter entrance (door width 2m), with one accessible toilet.
First floor: Fully accessible via Farnell St ramp entrance (door width 1.4m), but currently no additional accessible toilet on the first floor.
Tank Room: Main floor not accessible, Mezzanine access via Farnell St ramp.
Business Hours
Our standard business hours are 09am – 6pm Monday to Friday. If additional hours are required, this will be subject to availability and charged as an overtime rate.
Condition of Building
Glue Factory is an old industrial building, with some areas redeveloped and others left in their ‘raw’ condition.
The Galleries, Warehouse, Machine Room and Tank Room unheated, with cold running water only.
Fire Safety
There is a full fire alarm system installed which covers the entire building, emergency lights covering all exits, and extinguishers on site.
Please refer to the fire plan that is displayed in each space of the building for locations of fire escape routes and alarm call points.
Moving, tampering or removing any Health & Safety or fire safety equipment during a hire may result in deposits being withheld.
Insurance
Agile City has building and public liability insurance to cover the general operations of Glue Factory.
This does not cover third party operations and we require all customers to be covered by their own public liability and insurance to cover all activity and anyone on site (staff, guests, public).
Making Good
Any installation or fixings required for an event should be discussed in advance. All hire spaces must be cleared and reset to the condition they were in at the start of the hire.
Any resetting or redecoration required by Agile City will be recharged to the customer and deducted from the deposit.
Noise
Glue Factory is a multi-use building located in an active industrial estate.
We cannot guarantee silence for filming and we recommend a site visit to get a feel for the location prior to booking.
Hires activities with excessive noise requirements must agreed with the enquiry team in advance.
Parking
There is no dedicated or free parking at Glue Factory, but paid parking bays can be found on Farnell St and adjoining roads.
The two parking spaces by the Burns St entrance are used by building management. These can sometimes be used by customers with prior agreement and additional cost.
Toilets
Ground floor: 1 x accessible toilet, toilet block with urinal and 2 cubicles, toilet block with 6 cubicles.
First floor: individual toilet (for studio holders only).
Transport Links
Bus: No. 7, 68, 71A, 72, 75 and M3 bus route from Buchanan Bus station (Garscube Road bus stop).
Subway: 10 min walk from Cowcaddens subway station, 12 min walk from St George’s Cross subway station.
Train: 18 min walk from Charing Cross Railway Station.
Car: 3 min from M8 motorway (Junction 17)
Bike: NextBike station 60m from Glue Factory, heading north on Garscube Road.
Waste Removal
General waste, mixed recycling, and glass recycling bins are available on site for ‘general and fair use’.
They are not for bulky waste – should customer activities generate more waste than normal, extra collection charges will be levied.
Wi-Fi
The Green Screen and Production Suite has high speed Wi-Fi (120Mbps) included in the hire fee.
The Galleries, Warehouse, Machine Room and Tank Room have basic broadband supply. 4G/5G available on some networks. If you require a fast internet connection we recommend that customers organise an independent supply.