There has always been something magnetic about the Jewellery Quarter, shaped by generations of people actually making things here. You can feel it in the red brick workshops tucked behind heavy industrial doors, in the independent businesses beneath railway arches and in the jewellers still crafting away at benches above street level.
Local poet and storyteller Salmah Abdulsalam, one of the creatives helping shape the Makers Place community.
It’s an area that has long been associated with entrepreneurship and creativity, which is why Makers Place – Birmingham’s newest rental community, located on Ludgate Hill – feels such a natural addition.
The latest collection of apartments from Moda Living sits comfortably within the character of the Quarter itself, drawing inspiration from the artistry and individuality that continue to define the district today. Each of the one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, alongside penthouses, has been designed to feel directly connected to the neighbourhood around it rather than separate from it.
Makers Place brings contemporary rental living to the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
And that matters, because renters are no longer choosing homes based on square footage alone. They want cafés they can work from, great restaurants they return to time and again and neighbourhoods that feel established and full of life.
The Jewellery Quarter offers all of that, which is one of the reasons it has become one of Birmingham’s most desirable places to live. But there is also a pace to life here that feels different from the rest of the city centre. The Quarter has energy, certainly, but it also has heart; it feels lived-in rather than manufactured.
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Creative Collaborations
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of Makers Place is the way it is building a community from the outset. Moda has partnered with local creatives and independents – its own group of “makers”– whose influence will shape everything from events and workshops to the soundtrack of shared spaces.
From left to right: Warren Murray, Rosie Lynall, Abi Connolly, Salmah Abdulsalam and Pete Dovaston.
Local poet and storyteller Salmah Abdulsalam has written an original poem inspired by identity and belonging, giving residents a piece of writing rooted in the place they now call home. Warren Murray, bartender at Temper and Brown as well as artist, dancer and dedicated music enthusiast, has curated playlists for communal spaces throughout the building, helping shape the atmosphere of everyday life inside.
Alongside these, Pete Dovaston of Maneki Ramen will host regular masterclasses in the private dining room, offering opportunities for residents to learn, socialise and connect over food. Arch 13 owner and sommelier Abi Connolly will lead wine tastings and wine club evenings in a relaxed, informal setting. And nearby nail artist Rosie Lynall of Nails Bab will also head up pop-up sessions, offering opportunities to experience her work. On paper, these collaborations might sound like small details, but collectively they build something more meaningful. Rather than attempting to impose an identity onto those living here, Makers Place draws directly from the people who are already helping shape the Jewellery Quarter.
As Katie Hannibal, General Manager of Makers Place, explains: “It’s about feeling connected to where you live and our local makers bring that to life in an authentic way. They represent the creativity and culture of the Jewellery Quarter, and through them, residents will be able to experience a home rooted in the area from day one.”
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Designed Around Modern Living
Within walking distance of both Snow Hill and Birmingham New Street stations, the new three- building neighbourhood leans heavily into this more lifestyle-led approach to renting. Alongside rooftop terraces, landscaped courtyards, coworking and meeting rooms, a private cinema, 24-hr gym and studio and even an 18th floor sky lounge, there is a strong emphasis on flexibility and ease. Residents can move between work, socialising and downtime without feeling boxed into a purely transactional living experience.
The 18th-floor sky lounge offers residents panoramic views across Birmingham.
Inside, warm materials, thoughtful detailing and softer finishes create spaces that feel calm and welcoming. The overall aesthetic is contemporary yet relaxed, balancing clean modern design with a more comfortable, lived-in atmosphere. Importantly, the development does not feel aimed solely at twenty-somethings. There is a maturity to the concept that reflects how Birmingham’s rental audience is evolving, with professionals, remote workers and downsizers increasingly looking to combine convenience with a stronger sense of belonging.
That broader appeal feels particularly suited to the Jewellery Quarter. Despite itsgrowing popularity, this corner of the city has managed to retain much of the individuality that made people fall in love with it in the first place. It remains somewhere people genuinely spend time, rather than simply pass through.
Thoughtfully designed communal spaces create places for residents to work, relax and connect.
Perhaps that is what Makers Place understands best. This is not simply about adding more apartments to Birmingham’s skyline, it’s a place that feels woven into the everyday life of the neighbourhood around it. And through its cutting-edge design and local partnerships, Makers Place is all set to become the next chapter of Birmingham’s most distinctive district and its continuing evolution.
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Find out more
To find out more about Makers Place, available apartments and life in the Jewellery Quarter, visit makersplace.moda or call 0121 820 8885
