Drumlin Studio · Office moveSent Mon, Feb 8, 2027 · Thandi Mokoena

Twelve weeks to Calder Wharf

All 30 of us move from Lowry Street to the old print works on Calder Wharf over the weekend of April 24. The Lowry Street lease ends on Friday, April 30, and that date can't move. Here is what happens when, and the five dates that need something from you.

Move weekendApr 24–25

Saturday and Sunday. Movers and IT only.

First morningApr 26

Monday, 8:30 am, at Calder Wharf.

Keys backApr 30

Friday. The lease ends that day.

01Feb 8
02Feb 15
03Feb 22
04Mar 1
05Mar 8
06Mar 15
07Mar 22
08Mar 29
09Apr 5
10Apr 12
11Apr 19
12Apr 26
1 Decide
2 Prepare
3 Pack
4 Move in

Weeks start on Mondays, the first on February 8. We are in week 01.

Your five dates
  1. Feb 26Check your desk on the seating plan.
  2. Mar 26Clear out your drawers and shelves.
  3. Apr 22Two crates packed and labeled by 5 pm.
  4. Apr 26Be at Calder Wharf for 8:30 am.
  5. Apr 28Empty crates by the door before noon.

Everything, in order A date that can't move. Dates in red are the five that are yours.

1DecideWeeks 1–3 · Feb 8–26

  1. 8Feb
    Mon

    Kickoff

    This page goes to everyone, and the Calder Wharf floor plan goes up in the kitchen.

    Thandi
  2. 12Feb
    Fri

    Internet ordered for Calder Wharf

    The provider quotes up to nine weeks, so the order goes in this week or the line is late.

    Marek, IT
  3. 19Feb
    Fri

    Movers booked

    Three quotes in, one crew chosen, the weekend of April 24 held.

    Thandi
  4. 26Feb
    Fri

    Seating plan final

    Find your desk number on the plan. If it won't work for you, tell your team lead before the end of the day.

    Everyone

2PrepareWeeks 4–8 · Mar 1 – Apr 2

  1. 12Mar
    Fri

    Furniture ordered

    30 desks, 30 chairs and four meeting tables. Delivery takes five weeks.

    Thandi
  2. 26Mar
    Fri

    Clear-out day

    No meetings after noon. Shred it, recycle it or box it for the archive. Anything still in your drawers on April 22 gets moved.

    Everyone
  3. 1Apr
    Thu

    New address sent out

    Clients, suppliers, the bank and the insurer hear from us. Mail forwarding starts on April 26.

    Carla and team leads

3PackWeeks 9–11 · Apr 5–23

  1. 12Apr
    Mon

    Crates arrive

    Two each, plus 25 for shared kit: 85 in all.

    Movers
  2. 16Apr
    Fri

    Internet live and tested

    Every network socket at Calder Wharf gets tested. If the line is late, Marek has a backup connection ready.

    Marek, IT
  3. 21Apr
    Wed

    Furniture delivered and built

    Desks go where the seating plan says, each with its number on the corner.

    Thandi
  4. 22Apr
    Thu · 5 pm

    Your crates packed

    Label both with your desk number. Leave monitors and docks where they are. IT packs those.

    Everyone
  5. 23Apr
    Fri

    Last day at Lowry Street

    Work from home after 1 pm while IT unplugs everything.

    Marek, IT

4Move inWeek 12 and the weekend before · Apr 24–30

  1. 24–25Apr
    Sat–Sun

    Move weekend

    Movers load on Saturday. IT sets up on Sunday. Please stay away, because both buildings are theirs.

    Movers and IT
  2. 26Apr
    Mon · 8:30

    First morning at Calder Wharf

    Breakfast is on the studio. Your crates are at your desk and your screen already works.

    Everyone
  3. 28Apr
    Wed · noon

    Crates collected

    Stack your empties by the front door.

    Everyone
  4. 30Apr
    Fri

    Keys back

    Lowry Street is cleaned and handed over. The lease ends today.

    Thandi
Who to ask
Thandi Mokoena
Runs the move. Start here if you aren't sure.
Marek Zielinski
IT. Anything with a plug or a login.
Your team lead
Your desk, your neighbors and your team's shared kit.
Carla Mendes
Partner. Clients, the lease and the landlord.