A Comparison of Creative Hubs in Macao

Each creative hub has its own function and the pros and cons that potential tenants have to weigh them up. We visited a number of such hubs in Macao and recommend the following according to their nature and functions.

100+ Hub

Address: 10/F, Edif. Ind. Pou Fung, 137-145 Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira

Organiser: 100 Plus Cultural Creative Development Ltd.

Details: Office space rental; equipped with recording studios; specialise in event management and music production.

Prerequisite: Local artists, musicians, associations and companies are eligible to rent a space in 100+ Hub

Rent: There are two types of office spaces; MOP8.60 to MOP9/sq ft

Web: www.100plusgroup.com/project/100plushub

Description: 100+ Hub is conveniently situated in the Avenida de Horta e Costa area. 100 Plus itself is a prominent music production company in Macao. Tenants can keep abreast of latest developments of the industry. We recommend this place to those who are in the music industry in Macao.

678 Cultural Creative Park

Address: 63-69 Estrada dos Cavaleiros

Organiser: Cowin Group

Details: Office space and event venue rentals

Prerequisite: Nil

Rent: MOP9/sq ft

Web: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.793346810710169.1073742173.177576292287227&type=1

Description: 678 Cultural Creative Park is conveniently situated near Portas do Cerco. There are no prerequisites to move into the park. Individuals from non-creative industries are also welcome. Rents are of medium levels. 678 is a good choice for professionals in the creative industries and small-size companies.

10 Fantasia

Address: 10 Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro

Organiser: Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District

Details: Mainly for holding exhibitions; Also offer art courses regularly.

Prerequisite/Rent: There are no office units in the site

Web: www.10fantasia.com

Description: 10 Fantasia is housed in a Portuguese building with beautiful surroundings. It’s a relatively well-known hub both in Macao and overseas because it’s one of the first creative hubs set up in the city. There are cultural events every Sunday that attract a good number of visitors. We recommend emerging artists to hold their exhibitions here as it certainly is a place to get more exposure.

Village Mall

Address: 1/F-3/F, Broadway Center, 258 Rua do Campo

Organiser: Village Ltd.

Details: Office space rental; artist management; event management.

Prerequisite: Nil

Rent: MOP15 to MOP23/sq ft

Web: www.villagemacau.com

Description: The Village Mall is situated in the prime location of Rua do Campo and is one of the few mall-style creative hubs in Macao. There is a variety of tenants in the Village Mall, including Blademark, Now’z Dance Studio and Big Mouse Kids Drama Group, etc. Rents are high, and visitor statistics are not available yet. The Village Mall may not be suitable for those who do not need to showcase their products.

Macau Clothing Brands Incubation Platform

Address: 4/F, Add Merit Building, Zhuhai Park, Zhuhai-Macau Cross Border Industrial Zone (Near Gongbei)

Organiser: Team Mei Project Consultancy Company Limited

Details: Office space rental; textile industry support like fabric and colour chart supply are available.

Prerequisite: Residents of Macao

Rent: MOP8/sq ft

Web: www.mcbip.com

Description: The centre is located in the Zhuhai-Macau Cross Border Industrial Zone and is specifically providing services to Macao clothing brands. The centre boasts professional facilities tailored for the garment industry and tenants are eligible to use them. The nearby CBD in Zhuhai and the Ilha Verde Industrial Zone are ready to provide quality manpower and raw materials. The rents are so low that no places in Macao can compare. However, working outside of Macao may be one of the considerations that one needs to take into account.

Macau Design Centre

Address: 5 Travessa da Fábrica

Organiser: Macau Designers Association

Details: Office space rental and event management

Prerequisite: Companies registered in Macao and registrants have to be residents of Macao

Rent: MOP8/sq ft

Web: dcmacau.com

Description: Rents in this design-themed centre are affordable, but the requirements are high. Applicants are subject to a series of assessment. We recommend this place to individuals who have a design background.

Macau Cultural and Creative Integrated Services Centre

Address: 6/F, Edificio Industrial Man Kei, 48 Avenida do Coronel Mesquita

Organiser: cCentre

Details: Office space rental and event management

Prerequisite: Resident of Macao

Rent: MOP55/sq ft

Web: www.ccentre.com.mo

Description: Opened in 2013, the centre has become well-known because of the creative markets run by it. The location is good and facilities are new. However, there are only a few tenants so far, and rents are higher than other properties of the same type.

One Creative Arts Department Store

Address: Ground floor, Edificio Son Keng Kok, 13-15, Caminho dos Artilheiros

Organiser: Number 55 Co., Ltd.

Details: Showcase tables are available for rent and the operation is similar to consignment shops. Rentees are usually not in the shop.

Prerequisite: Nil

Rent: Small showcase tables are available for rent at MOP1,000/month

Web: www.facebook.com/DepartmentStore.OneCreativeArts

Description: The store is in proximity to tourist attractions. It does not have studios but is mainly for showcasing products. Seventy percent of the rentees are Hong Kong people. At the time of our visit, there were not many visitors and visitors’ purchase intention was not strong.

Pátio de Chôn Sau Arts Department Store

Address: Pátio de Chôn Sau

Organiser: Number 55 Co., Ltd.

Details: Office space rental and event management

Prerequisite: Companies and individuals related to the creative industries

Rent: 60% of the market rates

Description: There are a total of 12 shops in the area. While half of them are run by the organiser, the other half are for rent. Located off the Ruins of St. Paul, Pátio de Chôn Sau has a collection of installation art. Facilities are fairly good and rents are low. But there aren’t many visitors, and shops run by the organiser are usually closed.