11 innovative examples of coworking in Spain and the world
Shared work spaces, better known as coworking spaces, have become very popular in recent years, both in Spain and in the rest of the world. This has resulted in an accelerated growth in the supply and demand of these spaces, especially in large cities with an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
By itself, coworking is an innovative work model, but over the years, it has continuously evolved in order to better meet the needs of today's businessmen and entrepreneurs for flexible workspaces. This has led to the creation of different original and innovative coworking spaces in different cities in Spain and the world, where the way in which work is carried out and teleworking is constantly explored and redefined.
Here we will tell you about some of them. But first, let's talk a little bit about how we got here, where and how coworking started.
Brief history of coworking
At 1995, one of the first coworking spaces was born in Berlin.was born in Berlin, the C-Base. In this space, different people who knew each other and had things in common began to work under the same roof, becoming a community. This project became an inspiration for the creation of similar spaces in the United States.
Four years later, in 1999, the American video game designer Bernie DeKoven first used the term coworking. For him, this concept meant "working together as equalswhich is still the principle by which we identify coworking and collaborative work today.
The coworking concept began to spread and gain popularity, especially among entrepreneurs and freelancers interested in having these workspaces. Y in 2005, programmer Brad Neuberg opened the first space officially known as a coworking space in San Francisco, U.S.A., a place calledin the United States, a place called Hat Factory.
In the following years, coworking spaces continued to grow, mainly in the larger cities of the United States and some European countries such as Germany, Austria, France and Spain. And at the same time, the term coworking continued to gain traction by ranking in Google searches and appearing in Wikipedia.
Today we can find a wide range of coworking spaces around the world. From large, open and modern spaces that offer the flexibility that their users need, to highly innovative spaces or those that are more focused on a specific sector.
However, they all have in common their vision focused on the user, the coworker. Seeking to optimize the functionality of their spaces and make available to their community a workplace with multiple advantages and services.
Coworking spaces around the world
Among the wide range of flexible workspaces that exist in different cities around the world, we can find some that stand out. Either because they are focused on a specific sector or community, because they have some kind of exceptional service, or because they are located in an unconventional place. Here we tell you about some of them:
Source: The Bureau
The Bureau - Paris, France
What distinguishes The Bureau is its commitment to luxurious and elegant spaces. A coworking space that not only offers multiple services for the comfort and well-being of its users, but also provides them with the ideal place to create a perfect first impression for their clients and associates.
The architecture in each of its locations is signed by great names in the sector in France, such as Franklin Azzi and Marika Dru. Special attention is paid to the furniture and decoration to maintain the elegance of each space.
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Hubba - Bangkok, Thailand
Founded in 2012, Hubba was the first coworking space in Thailand, so it has also been the precursor of this work model and the boost to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.
Today, Hubba offers its community services aimed at training and acceleration for startups and entrepreneurs. In addition, through coworking it has sought to meet the needs of creative entrepreneurs and local artists. This includes spaces such as a photography studio and a fashion design studio, a ceramics and carpentry workshop, and a center with laser cutting machines and 3D printers.
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Go Today Shaire Salon - Tokyo, Japan
This is an original coworking space that is especially focused on the hairdressing sector. A place where self-employed stylists who are beginning to practice professionally, can rent a space to serve their clients.
This idea was born from the need that stylists have for a space to start practicing when they still cannot afford to open their own beauty salon. The spaces offered by Go Today Shaire Salon are a more economical and flexible option for them, compared to the alternative of renting a space in someone else's salon, where they would have to adapt to the owner's schedule and sacrifice part of their income.
Go Today Shaire Salon is an example of how coworking can help create a community and drive it forward, not only between related sectors, but also within a specific sector.
Source: THE KO
THE KO - Newtown, Australia
THE KO is a coworking space that offers entrepreneurs and small businesses a place to work, connect, get inspired and grow. Its spaces include a photography studio, a fully equipped kitchen, a gallery, and an area for events such as classes, workshops, demonstrations and celebrations.
Its founders have a background in advertising, gastronomy and design. As such, THE KO's mission is to foster collaboration and inspiration across the food, wine, art and design industries, as well as to foster the region's creative community.
Source: Startup Village
Startup Village - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Startup Village is a coworking space located in a science park in Amsterdam, whose community focuses on those professionals and startups dedicated to artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Its original spaces formed by a set of containers, offer users a place to connect, collaborate and exchange knowledge through coworking and different events.
Source: KoHub
KoHub - Koh Lanta, Thailand
Can you imagine a coworking space in the middle of a tropical island? That's KoHub KoHub. Located on Koh Lanta island in southern Thailand, KoHub offers digital nomads and teleworkers a heavenly place to work.
In addition to air-conditioned work spaces, high-speed internet and other technological tools, this coworking facility offers its users outdoor areas, yoga and meditation spaces, and rest areas with hammocks, among other amenities.
Coworking spaces in Spain
The coworking concept began to take hold in Spain in 2008, in response to the need for flexible workspaces for professionals affected by the financial crisis.
However, it was not until 2015 that coworking spaces began to transform into innovative and specialized spaces for the development and promotion of communities of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs in the country.
Here are some coworking spaces in Spain that have an innovative offer for the entrepreneurial community.
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wayCO - Valencia
Coworking wayCO offers spaces for companies, freelancers and digital nomads with locations in the key neighborhoods of Valencia, Abastos and Ruzafa.
In addition to flexible workspaces, wayCO offers meeting rooms, training rooms, event rooms, spaces for audiovisual locations, streaming training, cultural events, interviews, etc. This encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing among its community.
Source: Itnig
Itnig - Barcelona
Located in the 22@ district of Barcelona, Itnig offers coworking space for freelancers and technology companies looking for a place to work with a dynamic environment to continue growing.
Its coworking spaces have all services included, spaces for events, and amenities such as Ping-Pong and Foosball table. In addition, Itnig has an investment fund for startups, a weekly podcast where business cases are discussed, and an agenda of events for entrepreneurs.
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Aticco - Barcelona and Madrid
Aticco is an innovative ecosystem that helps connect people and projects to make them grow. Through its division Aticco Workspacesdivision, it offers coworking spaces in multiple locations in key neighborhoods for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs, such as coworkings in Barcelona and coworkings in Madrid.
The coworking spaces at Aticco have all the services included, an extensive agenda of training and networking events, and amenities such as terraces, rest areas and swimming pool.
In addition, Aticco offers coliving and acceleration services for startups through its divisions Aticco Living y AticcoLab.
Source: Sende
Sende - Lobeira
A rural coworking located inside a village of 20 inhabitants in the north of Spain, that is Sende. A space that allows its users to work surrounded by nature and fresh air. All within an environment that facilitates to awaken creativity, develop new projects and meet other professionals from different parts of the world.
In addition to work rooms and outdoor areas, Sende also offers its users indoor living spaces.
Source: MOB
MOB (Makers Of Barcelona) - Barcelona
MOB is a community of entrepreneurs and creatives that make up Barcelona's first creative hub. Their vision is to achieve a world where everyone feels empowered to innovate, where creativity is celebrated and technology fosters equality.
Makers of Barcelona has two coworking space locations, located in the Sant Antoni and Eixample neighborhoods. It offers different plans and services, both for freelancers and for work teams.
