Co working spaces are becoming an increasingly popular option for those who prefer to make their own schedules and maintain their professional independence. Of course, no two co working spaces are exactly alike, and there are some unique and beautiful co working spaces around the globe designed to trigger productivity and collaboration. Here are just a few of the most incredible and unique co working spaces around the globe.
SelgasCano
It’s no secret that indoor greenery can improve air quality and encourage productivity, but Spanish co working firm SelgasCano has truly committed to the idea by gathering more than 1,000 plants and shrubs for their jungle-like co working getaways. Their spaces are located in a renovated former market hall in Lisbon, Portugal, and the building includes private meeting rooms, a cafe, and even a library. In addition to purifying the air, the greenery also dampens echoes and background noises, ensuring peace and quiet for all of those who just need to escape and be productive for awhile.
Coboat
If you like the idea of being productive in the great outdoors, or more specifically, on the open waters, this may be the opportunity for you. Coboat takes co working spaces to the next level as a sustainable and certainly out-of-the-ordinary solution to traditional office spaces. The service certainly isn’t cheap, but those who choose Coboat will ride on an 82-foot long retrofitted Nautitech catamaran powered by solar and wind power. As a sustainable and vacation-like co working space, users will also have full Internet access, clean drinking water, and other co working essentials.
Zoku
Finally, a co working space in Amsterdam called Zoku is trying to blend work with travel by innovating a hybrid model that’s also part hotel. Users can stay here long-term, from days to months. The spaces are designed like mini studio apartments to provide efficiency and foster collaborative and social activities, yet they’re also equipped with the technology of fully furnished offices for maximum productivity while working remotely.
According to the American Management Association, organizations that implemented a telework program realized a 63% reduction in unscheduled absences. It may not be realistic for you to choose one of these three unique spaces in particular, but using them as a model can help you understand what you’re truly looking for in a co working space.
