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Our Folk

At Marengo, we are passionate about bringing people together and providing them with the space to collaborate, grow their businesses and inspire our creators, makers and hobbyists. We are proud to offer unique spaces for a wide range of businesses and individuals to come together and flourish, whatever their passion.  Our venues provide the ideal platform for all kinds of businesses, makers and entrepreneurs, ranging from artists, musicians, tattooists, jewellers and ceramicists to copywriters, personal trainers, consultancy firms and counselling organisations.

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Here's what a few of them have said about us...

"I like being at 35 West Sunniside as it is in an area that is developing and improving in Sunderland. The studio allows me to have a quiet place to offer treatments and also complete various art projects including poetry. Mark and Vince are supportive in my developing business, they are approachable and professional."

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Sharon, Artist, Poet and Reiki Practitioner, 35 West Sunniside

"It's a big step moving from working from home to renting a specific workplace but taking a space at Hills was definitely the right decision. The atmosphere in the building is really nice, the other tenants are friendly, and Vince and Mark are great landlords. I love working at Hills and would advise anyone thinking about renting a studio or space to go for it!"

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Abbie, Literary Editor, Hills Arts Centre

"Hills Arts Centre is a community of diverse studio holders with a shared passion for creativity. This helps create a space which cultivates an atmosphere of collaboration and learning. The convenience of well-equipped facilities and the support from Vincent and Mark further enhances the overall experience."​

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Michael, Director, Grinder Coffee Co

"I love the sense of community in Hills, everyone is super friendly. Marengo are fantastic landlords, they're professional but very approachable and they're easy to get in touch with if you need anything. "​

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Laura, Jeweller, Hills Arts Centre

"Taking a studio space at Hills has allowed me to unlock avenues of my creativity that were previously unavailable. Vince and Mark have been tremendously supportive of my developing practice, and working alongside other makers in a clean, secure and welcoming environment has been invaluable."

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Chris, Artist, Hills Arts Centre

"Hills is a beautiful space for our small Counselling business. It has a lot of nostalgia and a warm and welcoming feel. Our landlords, Vince and Mark, are very supportive of what we do and approachable if we ever need anything. We love it here!"

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Nicola, Children's Counsellor, Hills Arts Centre

"The one thing that I think everybody needs when they're starting to develop their own practice, is to take the stress our of your premises, and I've found that from a commercial perspective that's what's Mark and Vin have done for me, certainly. And I would recommend them to anyone."

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Watch the video to hear Ron's thoughts on being a Marengo tenant.

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Dr Ron Lawson

"I was recommended here by a friend. It's probably the best thing I've done for many years."

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Watch the video to hear Trevor's thoughts on being a Marengo tenant.

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Trevor, Kaedére Salon, 31 Norfolk Street

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