I know I'm jumping into this discussion late, but just getting to my
overflowing in box!
I just wanted to respond to the discussion that popped up about the
physical "space" itself not being a huge factor when people think about
"what makes a good coworking space". I don't speak French,
unfortunately, Nicolas, so I can't read what you wrote on the subject,
but here at The Commons one of the first things people say that they
enjoy about our space is the actual, physical space.
We put a lot of effort into making the space feel comfortable,
sophisticated and inviting and this has paid off tremendously. I would
say that, yes, people choose to work here because they like the vibe and
the community but I would argue that one of the factors contributing to
the vibe and community is the physical space. It encourages people to
talk, lounge and be comfortable.
One of the big things that factor into them choosing us above other
coworking spaces in town is that they are proud to bring their clients
here, that it is comfortable to work in and it really does feel like a
home away from home. Our members take great pride in our space - we can
tell as they bring their clients on a tour when they come in and talk a
lot about the design.
I was a member here before I became an owner and I knew when I took over
that that was one of the biggest criteria for me - to work in an
inspiring, well-designed space. This is something I feel quite
passionately about, in fact, and was a huge debate when my brother and I
took over the space as he just wanted to put in the least expensive,
most utilitarian furniture possible and said no one would care.
It may be just sibling rivalry, but I do like the fact that he had to
admit a year later that I was right and he was wrong ... ;-)
~Erynn
On 2014-09-14, 11:45 AM, Nicolas Bergé wrote:
I recently asked the members of Les Satellites "What makes a good
coworking space ?". I received different answers, none of them put the
"space" as a criteria.
I've realized that members are the best to define what coworking is
and what coworking is not, even though they only know a few coworking
spaces, if not only one. I wrote something here
(http://www.les-satellites.com/2014/09/les-personnes-qui-font-du-coworking-ne.html)
explaining why members of coworking spaces are not interested by the
space criteria (in French).
If you can include, Ramon, the members' - your members' - viewpoints
on the definition of coworking you wish to show, you'll be better off
- we'll all be better off.
Nicolas Bergé
Les Satellites
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