8 Factory Road sits quietly just off Salt River’s main drag, but it doesn’t shy away from attention. The building stretches across a full city block with a raw, unmistakably urban presence — dark-painted brick, street art murals climbing the upper walls, and a no-frills confidence that speaks to the area’s industrial roots. With multiple roller shutter doors, the layout supports everything from mechanics to makers, light manufacturers to last-mile distributors. It’s not polished, but it’s purposeful — and that’s exactly why it works.

Inside, the setup is simple and serviceable. High-set windows draw in plenty of natural light, while internal volumes accommodate a mix of motor trades, fabrication workshops, and small-scale retailers. It’s not uncommon to see a scooter repair shop next to a parts supplier or a classic car being worked on behind a half-open shutter. Some tenants have tweaked their front units to include customer access or small display areas, tapping into the area’s growing foot traffic. Just around the corner, you’ve got Buco for supplies, coffee from The Creamery, and easy runs to the CBD or N1 via Victoria Road. The Mowbray and Salt River stations are close by, and there’s enough onsite parking to make logistics manageable. It’s a gritty, flexible base for small industrial players who need location, not pretense.