Where Creative Work Thrives: Why Industry City Is a Magnet for Artists, Makers & Design-Driven Businesses

At Industry City, creativity is ingrained in the culture. As a creative workspace in Brooklyn, the campus supports artists, makers, and design-driven businesses looking for space that inspires both production and connection.

A Creative Workspace in Brooklyn for Makers and Artists

Industry City is home to a diverse and growing roster of creators, including sculptors, painters, fabricators, photographers, furniture designers, and artisan studios. Tenants include renowned names such as Jane D’Haene, Court Tree Collective, Sourabh Gupta, Fodera Guitars, Tania Whalen Ceramics, and many more.

With approximately 150 makers and artists on campus, IC is a rare ecosystem where:

• Traditional craftsmanship meets modern innovation.
• Studios sit steps from design retailers, fabrication shops, and material suppliers.
• Creative neighbors become collaborators.
• The line between workspace, gallery, and community blurs.

Creative Workshop Spaces in Brooklyn Built for Hands-On Work

IC’s Creative Workshop spaces are designed specifically for makers, builders, and artist studios of all disciplines.

Key Features:

• 500–2,000 SF whiteboxed spaces
• 13-foot ceilings and operable windows
• Oversized passenger + freight elevators
• 200 lb floor loads to support equipment and materials
• Column spacing ideal for build-outs + fabrication
• Shared conference rooms, slop sinks, and restrooms
• 24/7 access
• Flexible lease terms (1–5 years)

Whether you’re throwing clay, prototyping furniture, stretching canvas, shooting product photography, or building a boutique manufacturing line, these spaces offer the infrastructure and flexibility creative work demands.

Creative Workshop Spaces Within a Brooklyn Creative Workspace

For design firms, production agencies, tech creatives, nonprofits, and small-to-mid-size studios, IC’s Creative Office offering pairs functionality with an aesthetic edge.

What You Get:

• 200–6,000 SF light-filled office suites
• 13’6” ceilings + oversized operable windows
• Whiteboxed or pre-built layouts
• Direct elevator access
• Flexible terms and full broker commissions
• The ability to scale up or down as your team grows

It’s a workspace that supports brainstorming, production, collaboration, and client-facing moments all under one roof.

A Full-Campus Creative workspace Ecosystem at Your Doorstep

What sets Industry City apart isn’t just the studios or the offices; it’s everything surrounding them.

IC is a fully programmed creative neighborhood, offering amenities and experiences that enrich the workday and spark new ideas.

Campus culture includes:

• The Makers Guild shopping district of 10+ artisan and design studios
• Japan Village, a bustling Japanese food hall + retail hub
• A 40,000 SF food hall and 50+ eateries, cafés, distilleries, and breweries
• Furnished, heated courtyards that function as open-air living rooms
• IC Athletic Club (tenant-only), with $40/month memberships
• Executive Lounge (The Landing) for business owners and leadership teams
• Tenant-exclusive events, workshops, networking mixers & brand activations
• Robust fiber connectivity + Dataverage on-site data center
• Ample parking, 5 CitiBike docks, Brooklyn Greenway access, and a campus shuttle

It’s the kind of environment where creative energy builds on itself.

Why Makers and Creative Businesses Choose IC

1. A true community of creators

Artists and makers aren’t isolated in private studios — they’re part of a 650+ business ecosystem in art, design, manufacturing, media, and tech.

2. Space that adapts to your practice

From 500 SF workshops to 6,000 SF office suites, teams can grow, relocate, or upgrade without leaving campus.

3. Inspiration built into daily life

Festivals, markets, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, concerts, and open studios bring constant inspiration and foot traffic.

4. Operational ease

Freight access, loading, 24/7 entry, and on-site development support make production workflows simple.

5. Economic incentives

REAP tax credits, Commercial Rent Tax exemption, and potential energy savings can significantly reduce occupancy costs.

A Creative Home With Room to Grow

Industry City is more than a place to lease space; it’s a place to build a creative life, find community, and produce your best work.

From the benchmaker shaping a guitar by hand, to the ceramicist firing a new batch of vessels, to the design studio planning a product launch, IC gives makers and creators a platform to thrive.

Interested in Creative Workshop or Creative Office availability?

Reach out to the leasing team to schedule a tour or learn more about upcoming spaces.