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Aticco: “Big coworking brands are slower and therein lies the opportunity of the smaller operators”

Aticco: “Big coworking brands are slower and therein lies the opportunity of the smaller operators”

Sep 12, 2019 | , ,

Aticco is one of those interesting coworking growth stories which tells us that there is place for independent big players aside of WeWork or Spaces. Aticco is a born and raised coworking firm in Barcelona; a 3 years old brand that has managed to open 6 coworking spaces, around 25.000 m2 all together and without VC investment. We have interviewed Franz Pallerés, the Co-founder and Chief...

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Wojo: “By 2022 we expect to open 1.200 coworking addresses all over Europe within Accor hotels.”

Wojo: “By 2022 we expect to open 1.200 coworking addresses all over Europe within Accor hotels.”

Jul 23, 2019 | , , ,

In 2019 Nextdoor became Wojo, accelerating its development and creating the ambition to become the leading European coworking network. Two years before, Accor Group, one of the biggest international hotel companies on the planet (operating brands such as Ibis, Mercure, Sofitel, etc.) had taken a 50% share in Nextdoor, by then 100% owned by the real estate company Bouygues Immobilier. We have...

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“Don’t put all your efforts on designing a lobby that only looks good on Instagram!”

“Don’t put all your efforts on designing a lobby that only looks good on Instagram!”

Jul 12, 2019 | , ,

SocialWorkplaces.com, organizer of the Coworking Europe conference, was invited by Mipim PropTech Europe 2019 to organize a unconference during this month conference in Paris. During two sessions of 1 hour each, we organized discussions with close to 40 participants. Prior to the event, delegates had the opportunity to suggest topics they wanted to be discussed. Participants proposed to cover...

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“Landlords who figure out how to jump into the coworking business will be able to benefit from two profit centers”

“Landlords who figure out how to jump into the coworking business will be able to benefit from two profit centers”

Jul 5, 2019 | , , ,

Josh Fine is the COO of Focus Property Group, a real estate operator that not only builds and owns their buildings but operate the businesses that are contained within the building as well, including coworking. We have interviewed Josh Fine to learn more about his experience and knowledge on real estate and his way to understand the coworking and hospitality sector. An interview full of insights...

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A coworking retreat in rural Serbia realizes another benefit that coworking can bring to corporate players

A coworking retreat in rural Serbia realizes another benefit that coworking can bring to corporate players

Jan 31, 2017 | , ,

An increasing amount of companies are realizing the benefits of the coworking movement. Retreats are a big part of the changes taking place in the workplace, and offer a welcome opportunity for both newcomers and experienced players to get away from their everyday routine. The majority of people imagine these retreats to be on tropical islands, yet as the concept has spread rapidly, there are...

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Coworking-Gym : “Here, coworkers go for a set of pull-ups rather than that extra cup of coffee”

Coworking-Gym : “Here, coworkers go for a set of pull-ups rather than that extra cup of coffee”

Dec 29, 2016 | , , , ,

The architecture firm is behind one the more unique coworking space networks in the United States, Arrowstreet, Brooklyn Boulders (BKB), has created a productive environment amongst the climbing walls. Utilizing reuse designs, like a converted warehouse in Sommerville, and expanding their industrial-inspired pallet, the most recent Long Island City location has made it's home in a luxury...

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“Technology makes connecting more human-centric than ever”-Essensys

“Technology makes connecting more human-centric than ever”-Essensys

Nov 7, 2016 | , , ,

Essensys is a leader in building software for workspace operators throughout the world. The platform aims at powering every workspace operator’s business, allowing them to grow by automating processes from lead to cash and everything in between. The Essensys software also provides an active community interface that serves as a global networking and member directory, a social feed, and a...

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Will coworking spaces be the future classrooms?

May 31, 2016 | , ,

As the coworking movement is built upon a collaborative foundation aimed at exchanging knowledge and resources, turning classrooms into coworking spaces seems to be a logical step, right? Well, not exactly. Ryan Burwell, a former high school teacher, and dedicated coworker at the Center for Social Innovation in Toronto has given some serious thought to the topic. While he does believe that the...

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Funkbunk one of UK’s oldest coworking spaces closes its doors

Sep 9, 2015 | ,

  Hi Sam! Can you introduce yourself?   Hello! I am Sam Cranwell. I'm a workspace enthusiast, product designer, peddler, dad and husband to Kia (my coworking compadre). After closing our coworking space I now run helmm.co a business designing and making sustainable, iconic office furniture. What is the rural Coworking project you launched, in 2007? Wow, ten years flies by doesn't it!...

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