There is something undeniably cool when you have to work in a trendy office environment. No, we are not talking about those boring cubicles most companies force unlucky souls into; we mean designer furniture, comfy chairs, unrestricted internet, and unlimited access to freshly roasted coffee to keep the wheels turning.
If you are working in an innovative office space, some of these might be familiar to you. But what about freelancers who are mostly associated with home offices? Well, that doesn’t have to be that way: whether you work alone as a freelancer or as part of a team in a newly founded startup, renting your own coworking space is a wise choice. Admitting the obvious that offices beat working from an internet cafe any time, coworking spaces help not only in networking with like-minded individuals, but also in bringing out creative ideas in an easier way. Not to mention these spaces often include meeting rooms and other useful facilities to make your stay there as comfortable as possible.
Excited yet? We bet you are, and that’s why we’ve collected some of the best freelance environments from around the globe.
U.S.
Runway Incubator
Located in San Francisco, a truly fertile ground for innovators, Runway Incubator offers coworking space for high-tech startups and entrepreneurs, equipped with dedicated desks and large rooms for community gathering and group meetings. High speed internet and unlimited printing are already huge assets, but the main attraction is the buffet, where the team can chill out with a cup of coffee.
Minneapolis Grain Exchange
ECO-SYSTM
ECO-SYSTM is another company in San Francisco that welcomes small groups of teams and even individuals. The office spaces are meant for member groups of 2-5, and are coming with open desks for easy communication. The building itself is also an ideal place for all kinds of workers: free Wi-Fi is available in the entire complex, while groups and individuals can take private calls in one of the many private phone rooms. There is also a kitchen full of organic food and snacks waiting for the workers who can also unwind in a nearby art gallery or a nightclub.
Plaster Publishing
An office area in Brooklyn rented out by Plaster Publishing, this coworking space is ideal for designers and creative startups thanks to semi-open meeting rooms and furnishing that has a modern vibe. But there is more: the place, which is right next to the subway, is full of giant window lofts with polished concrete floors, not to mention it also houses an on-site restaurant and a gym.
London, UK
The Leather Market
The building was originally a tannery, but nowadays it’s one of the hottest places for small business and startups – and not just because it is located close to the Shard, the busiest part of London. The main section of the building, the so-called Club, features several workspaces presentation rooms and even a kitchenette, but there are numerous meeting rooms outside the Club, too.
Winkley Studios
Found in Bethnal Green, East London, Winkley Studios is a humble workplace for any blossoming business. The friendly studio room can house up to sixteen desks and, as a nice extra, there is a bright, well-lit planning room next to it. Unlike other high-end workspaces, Winkley Studios emphasizes affordable prices – a huge asset for freshly founded startups and aspiring newcomer freelancers.
Canada
Crew Collective
With soundproof meeting rooms large enough for groups up to 12 members, a kitchen, a cafe and a collective space, this Canadian coworking space aims for the highest level of service. Interestingly, some workspaces are meant for temporary use for those who only need it for a day, while other desks can be rented longer, available for members all day and night.
India
Ministry of New
The appropriately named Ministry of New, which is located in Mumbai, India, is the ideal gathering place for innovative thinkers. The truly modern landscape of the rooms – which include designer furniture everywhere, coupled with storage cupboards and coffee/tea stations – brings inspiration to the workers, whether they work individually or as a team. In addition to that, the building can also house lavish team events and presentations.
China
WeWork Weihai Lu
Built in the late 20th century as a London-style building, WeWork Weihai Lu, located in the central business area of Shanghai’s Jing’An district, offers modern workspaces for freelancers, artists and entrepreneurs based in China. There are ‘hot desks’ intended for temporary occupation, and private offices with 1-50 seats for rent. Aside from the above, the building provides lightning fast internet connection, conference rooms and, best of all, an infinite stream of freshly roasted coffee.
Tamás Ő.
Sander D.
