Fivefields is a new impact-driven workspace located in the heart of Victoria on Grosvenor Gardens. Developed by Grosvenor and Westminster Foundation and managed by x+why, this innovative space will be a home for charities and social impact organisations, designed with inclusivity and accessibility at the fore.

The Fivefields art collection, our ninth collaboration with x+why, was curated in close partnership with Grosvenor to ensure cohesion and alignment of interiors and art. The collection, primarily featuring works from local socially engaged artists revolves around the themes of community, inclusivity, and sustainability.

With an emphasis on accessibility-led design; colours, patterns, and textures throughout each of the five floors have been thoughtfully chosen to have a calming impact on occupiers and visitors. Aligning to this commitment, the curation process for the art collection followed a similar framework, undergoing review by an external body through the lens of neurodiversity and potential triggers; an approach that ensures an equally enjoyable and understandable viewing experience for all.

This project also saw Artiq partner with Positive View Foundation, a local charity grant funded by Westminster Foundation and dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable 16–25-year-olds in Westminster.

The partnership involved integrating artwork from Positive View's innovative 'Youth Empowerment Programme,' a 10-week initiative that uses photography and film to foster self-confidence, self-esteem, mental well-being, leadership, creativity, and positive community cohesion. Installed across two floors in the building, the vibrant body of work produced by participants in the programme serves as an empowering testament to the positive impacts of engaging with creativity.