Creative space

MOX 451 Joo Chiat Road

Say Joo Chiat Road, and its smattering of eateries and sleazy bars come to mind. New kid on the block, MOX, hopes to turn that street into the next creative hub.

"MOX - inspired by the word moxie - signifies being brave, bold and daring, which is exactly what the community exemplifies, the courage to be different," says Kent Teo, founder and CEO of Invade, a creative retail space activation and events management company.

Designed with creative communities in mind, MOX is the first working space to provide facilities such as 3D printers, carpentry machines, laser cutters and working stations equipped with design software to empower makers with different skill sets.

The 40,000 sq ft space located in the newly refurbished Katong Point, is a joint venture between Invade and Buxani Group, a private real estate investment firm. Says Kishore KJ Buxani, its founder and CEO: "The retail market is tough, and we knew we did not want to turn Katong Point into another shopping mall with more of the same usual t…