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MAKERS.

CHEFS.

BAKERS.

DESIGNERS.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.

NON-PROFITS.

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DESIGNERS.

ARTISTS. MAKERS. CHEFS. BAKERS. DESIGNERS. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. NON-PROFITS. WOOD WORKERS. AUTHORS. DESIGNERS.

Welcome to
MaKen Studios

MaKen Studios includes two renovated industrial buildings, MaKen Studios North and MaKen Studios South. MaKen Studios offers makerspaces, studios, and modern office spaces at affordable rates in Philadelphia. We welcome a community of creative producers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and artists to test, refine, and grow.

Find a home for your creative adventure here.

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MaKen was borne out of โ€œMade in Kensington.โ€ The name was inspired by the neighborhoodโ€™s namesake and heritage as The Workshop of The World. MaKen Studios aims to continue to support this legacy and provide workshop space for a diverse range of businesses, people, and disciplines - from solo enterprises or early stage startups to large, long-standing organizations. All united by an interest in supporting this heritage in the present and future.

Our community

11 different industries

Coffee bean roaster at Impresso Coffee spinning at Impresso Coffee in MaKen Studios

30% women-owned businesses

Philadelphia-based artist Laura Sallade in her art studio working at MaKen North in Kensington

46% BIPOC-owned businesses

Philadelphia-based artist Raelis Vasquez in his art studio seated for a picture at MaKen North in Kensington
Philadelphia-based artist Michele Kishita at art studio at MaKen North in Kensington

STUDIOS

Across two buildings, MaKen Studios North and South offer versatile affordable studio, office, and workspaces from 500 square feet to made-for-you spaces. Studios evoke the history of the buildings and mix natural rawness with modern amenities. Spaces can accommodate office life, production, artistry, light manufacturing, and more.

Feast at MaKen Events - FAME - event space located at MaKen Studios North in Kensington

FAME is a one-of-a-kind event venue in Philadelphia. With an almost 360ยบ panorama of stunning city views, FAME is the perfect setting for all-sized events from weddings and celebrations to meetings and performances.

EVENTS

Find a space for you

Interested in joining the MaKen Community? Visit out our leasing page to see all we have to offer.