Space & Co.

Space & Co. Melbourne Central Tower is the market leader in flexible workspaces

Located in iconic Melbourne Tower, Space & Co. saw the creation of a new co-working hub, to service the Downtown Melbourne area, under a design and build contract.

The brief for the project was ‘do something different’ and to set them apart from other co-working spaces in the area.

The space consists of a mix of fully enclosed, ‘semi enclosed’, and open plan workspaces with a series of community amenities and meeting rooms suitable for lectures or events are also on offer, all available for lease through the online platform Liquidspace. It is through the combination of amenity and variety of personal workspaces that Space & Co satisfy the needs of a new workforce participating in the gig economy. Importantly, the communal nature of the space provides a critical sense of belonging to a shared community that is particularly important to this breed of worker.

Community is a key driver in the design and begins with a raised recycled timber floor defining the shared area. The entry of the space is bookended by a concierge point and a feature glass meeting room. Informal meeting settings positioned at the perimeter maximise natural light and a fully equipped central kitchen allows guests and members to feel at home while offering yet another venue to interact and connect. The bookable rooms spill out into the communal space, both borrowing and contributing to the energy and dynamism that is the heart of Space & Co.

A range of fully enclosed, semi-enclosed, and open areas are available for lease, supporting organisations in a growth curve. A local artist was engaged to paint a mural on the core walls, strengthening the notion of place.

The project presented an opportunity to further explore the business model and test how the environment might evolve to support changing demands of users.

Role: Lead Designer

Sector: Co-Working / Real Estate
Award: 2018 Melbourne Design Awards