Famous Leeds building to become the home of a café-bar inspired by Los Angeles art scene

The Collective, an interior design and cafe-bar concept, is to open at 34 Boar Lane in the centre of Leeds in late autumn.

Kinrise, the owners of 34 Boar Lane, have completed the transformation of the building. The Collective is taking a 1,819 sq ft unit on the ground floor, next to street food specialists Mowgli, who are already trading.

Recruiting is now under way for all positions, with a total of 16 jobs to be created.

A spokesman said: "Kinrise have now fulfilled ambitious plans to create one of the most dynamic mixed-use destinations in Leeds. The 57,000 sq ft building, with 46,000 sq ft of office space over five floors, is located immediately opposite the railway station in the heart of the city’s professional and retail quarters.

The Collective deal was brokered by the Leeds office of global property Knight Frank on behalf of Kinrise.

Ellen Pryce of the Collective explained: “The Collective, with 42 covers, is a space to refuel, unwind and discover. Inspired by the sun-soaked serenity of the L.A art scene, it will offer a feast of eye-candy for the discerning design junkie with its dreamy interiors and laid-backambience. It will provide our guests with an immersive experience that encourages them to quite literally buy into our brand.