Thinking outside the box: Co-working environments with a twist

Artistic Enclave

Stockholm

The city’s creative community has found a sanctuary in Alma, a new private members’ club housed in a former design college. Modelled to be a space for creativity, the interior is an art-filled homage to Scandinavian design; the Mid-Century Modern-inspired furniture, homemade ceramics and artful lighting were all created specifically for the space. Much of the décor is also available for purchase.

Female-Friendly

Los Angeles

The latest outpost of The Wing in West Hollywood channels the star-studded glamour of Southern California, with pastel-hued furnishings and a sunny roof terrace. The members-only club is the city’s only women-focused workspace; every aspect is designed to cater to women, from support groups for working mothers to a pump room equipped with a refrigerator to store breast milk.

Music Makers

London

Nightclub Ministry of Sound first rose to fame for its pioneering house music. Now, it’s opened The Ministry, a private members’ club and co-working space in a converted Victorian factory. Be inspired by bespoke psychoacoustics designed for productivity, a range of soundproof production suites, a private cinema, a 21m bar, fitness classes and a café.

Eco-Inclined

Barcelona

In a city famed for Gaudí’s surreal architecture, Utopicus Clementina is equally colourful, with an array of Mediterranean hues, watermelon-pink stairs, fantastical light fixtures and a vividly painted patio with an orange tree. The co-working space also has eco-credentials: photovoltaic panels convert sunlight into electricity, while a solar chimney regulates the temperature.

Enjoy a poolside view while working at Dojo Bali, which is a stone’s throw away from Echo Beach

Working Holiday

Bali

Envying the lush tropical grounds and laid-back island lifestyle on offer at Dojo Bali? You’re in luck: the co-working space has recently expanded to include co-living. This immersive approach includes a surprise welcome box and a surf session at the nearby beach, as well as a private room with maid service. A communal kitchen and a lounge stocked with board games encourages guests to socialise.

Trehaus has a fun play area to keep children entertained

A Family Affair

Singapore

Frustrated by the difficulties of balancing their careers and their families, four working mothers came up with Trehaus, a co-working space for working parents, providing a crèche, a Silicon-Valley inspired preschool prioritising holistic education and designated child-free zones for meetings. A sandpit, glamping tents and a host of activities help keep the kids happy and occupied.

Illustration by Nathalie Lees

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SEE ALSO: An insider’s guide to Stockholm, Sweden

A version of this article was originally published in the October 2019 issue of SilverKris magazine

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