The first tenants and small businesses have moved into a former mill in Pendle.
The grade 2 listed building, known as Northlight, had fallen into disrepair but has been saved from an uncertain future thanks to a £4m investment.
The building is being operated by Burnley based Business First which has a further eight locations around the North of England and Scotland. Phase one of the renovation has seen an investment of £4m with further developments planned for the future.
A spokesman for Business First said, "Northlight is more than just a suite of luxury offices in a stunning location. It's a place for creativity, collaboration, and networking."
"We're seeing a new way of working where the traditional office is falling from favour. In response we're providing a flexible workspace, totally customizable to the needs of individual businesses."
The building was once home to 2800 looms in four weaving sheds. Now a portion of those buildings has been tastefully restored into contemporary offices and a coworking hub, retaining the style and character of the original building.
Red Hawk Group, an Energy management consultancy were one of the first tenants to move in.
Director Billy Ingham said, "It's such an impressive building and there's everything right here. It's like a city centre location in rural Lancashire, but right next to the M65, so it's an absolutely ideal location."
Louise Chung and Becca Mousley are directors at HIFU Clinics North West. They said, "We're looking to expand our business so we need a space that can grow with us. When you first see Northlight it has a massive impact. It's a beautiful building, and when you come inside it just gets better and better."
Health and Safety consultant and training provider, Sensible Safety has also relocated to Northlight. They will be using the space as a main office and to run training courses.
Director Damian Chung said, "It's a very good space for learning. We've got room for large groups, and the superfast internet is essential for our training sessions. The comfortable coffee break spaces are also ideal for our delegates to relax in between training sessions."
Nicola Edwards chose the location for an office and workshop for her bespoke carpet edging business.
She said:"I wanted a nice upmarket feel for the office because I need somewhere impressive to bring people. Northlight is ideal for that, the attention to detail in the renovation is fantastic."
Community Arts by ZK is a social enterprise using art workshops as a tool for addressing social problems like loneliness and social anxiety.
CEO Zaneb Khatun said, "I've got a textiles background, so I felt an affinity with the building. Northlight used to be a textile mill and there's a real sense of that when you arrive. We've been able reorganise the space for our resident artists and their workshops. It's ideal for our purposes."
Northlight has been developed by PEARL, a joint venture between Barnfield Investment Properties Limited and Pendle Council.
