Planning a coworking space in Detroit for my firm. Any suggestions for finding a good fit for others to share the space?
On Monday, October 15, 2012 6:18:32 PM UTC-4, Jerome wrote: > > I operate my own coworking space, and run my firm of 2-4 people out of > here. > I'd say that most design firms strongly resist joining a coworking space. > They claim they need x, y, and z for storing their models, drawings, > product catalogs, etc. They also need large tables to place their drawings > next to their computer. They also need large walls to pin up work to > discuss/collaborate. > > We work pretty digitally, but I also specified large worksurfaces (many > tables are 30-36" deep!). > We don't keep many drawings around, except the most official ones that > were stamped by the City. > We only keep a few product catalogs, but honestly, rarely use them. > > However, sharing a space with contractors, engineers, developers...even > other designers, sound great. But sharing isn't a strength amongst > designers, I'm sad to report. > > > Jerome > ______________ > BLANKSPACES > "work FOR yourself, not BY yourself" > > www.blankspaces.com > 5405 Wilshire Blvd (2 blocks west of La Brea) Los Angeles, CA 90036 > 323.330.9505 (office) > > On Oct 15, 2012, at 2:36 PM, Jen Vincent <[email protected]<javascript:>> > wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm looking for some testimonial statements from independent architects > and small firms that have benefited from residing in a coworking space. > We have an architectural firm who are intrigued with the concept of > coworking, but would like to hear comments from others who have coworked > and enjoyed it before committing to moving their practice over here. > I was sure I had seen a great sound byte in one of the many excellent > Coworking videos, but I'll be darned if I can find it! > > > So if you are in this line of work, or you have members in your space who > are, I'd really appreciate a little snippet about why you cowork, and how > it has enhanced your work flow. > > Much appreciated! > > Jen > _________________________ > *Jennifer Vincent* > Founder & Community Manager*, Cowork Penticton* > www.coworkpenticton.com | [email protected] <javascript:> > 125 Eckhardt Ave East, Penticton, BC, Canada, V2A 1Z5 > www.facebook.com/coworkpenticton | @CoworkPenticton > Check out our video: https://vimeo.com/41472077 > > -- > Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com > > > > > -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
