For two and a half years, The Hive operated as a free social centre, repurposing empty buildings and wasted resources to create an independent environmental and cultural space. The Hive was brought to life by ReSpace Project, an award-winning initiative focused on community reuse.

ReSpace aims to build innovative environments from vacant buildings, wasted resources, and volunteered time, creating a network of mutual aid hubs to help build a better world. These innovative spaces have been proven to address issues such as homelessness, poverty, hunger, health, and various political, economic, and social challenges.