For many start-ups, freelancers, remote workers and others, it's possible to successfully operate out of a home environment, but it's much more preferable to set up in co-working offices. These workspaces tend to offer flexibility, better work-life balance, fewer distractions and the opportunity to connect and collaborate with many like-minded individuals, all without committing to the burden of owning or renting a business space full-time.
With this in mind, there are now a number of co-working spaces that strive to offer more than just desk space by putting an emphasis on fostering ideation, wellness and entrepreneurship.
In order to offset the high costs of rental spaces, opportunistic retail stores, churches, cafes and yoga studios are now opening their doors as unconventional co-working spaces.
24 Unique Co-Working Offices
From House-Sharing Workspaces to Members-Only Coffee Bars:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 16, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Luxurious Co-Working Spaces
This Co-Work Space Adapts to More Modern Work Practices
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Private Co-Working Communities
The Neuehouse Los Angeles Recently Opened in Hollywood
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Yogic Co-Working Offices
New Love City Provides Unlimited Yoga and a Collaborative Workspace
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Homey Co-Working Spaces
Communal Office 'Soho Works' Offers a Lounge and Cafe for Employees
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Sea-Bound Coworking Spaces
Coboat Lets Digital Nomads Work While Traveling Around the World
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Remodeled Co-Working Spaces
This Collaborative Office is Located in a Former Battery Factory
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Meditative Co-Working Studios
Flow Yoga Center Offers a Unique Take on the Co-Working Space
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Entrepreneur-Supporting Offices
The Brand Assembly Coworking Office Provides Access to Key Tools
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Bartering Coworking Spaces
Blogfabrik Let's Writers Work in There for Free in Exchange for Posts
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Boutique Coworking Facilities
East Room is a Design-Focused Creative Membership Club in Toronto
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Collaborative Co-Working Spaces
The Skillery's 'stoke.d studio' Encourages Teams to Think Freely
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Co-Working Office Cafes
'Paper Hub' is a Co-Working Office That Works Out of a Bitcoin Only Cafe
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Dimly Lit Coworking Offices
This Work Space Was Designed to Encourage Collaboration and Creativity
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Communal Co-Working Offices
'Zamness' is a Co-Working Space Built to Be Open and Collaborative
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House-Sharing Workspaces
Hoffice Transforms Private Homes into Temporary Coworking Spaces
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Suburban Coworking Studios
The Melbourne Arts Club Features Coworking and Studio Space
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Members-Only Coffee Bars
This North London Coffee Shop Sits Within a Coworking Club
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In-Store Co-Working Stations
Staples is Introducing Office Sharing Within Its Retail Locations
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Socially Conscious Co-Working Offices
'Impact Bazaar' is a Co-Working Office for Social Businesses
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Charismatic Coworking Hubs
This NYC Coworking Space is a Launchpad for the Next Big Idea
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Co-Working Church Spaces
Tom Dixon Created a Shared Workspace for a Church
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Co-Working Retreats
Unsettled Offers a Way to Take 30 Day Working Vacations With Your Family
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Natural Co-Working Hubs
The Treehouse Project is a Stylish Co-Working Hub in Shoreditch
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Communal Living Experiments
The WeWork WeLive Space is a Converted 20 Storey office Building
Luxurious Co-Working Spaces
This Co-Work Space Adapts to More Modern Work Practices
Music-Themed Offices
The Pandora Office in Minneapolis Features Musical Decor Details
Eclectic Technology Offices
This Office Design Features a Multitude of Unusual Features
Dorm-Inspired Dwellings
The Collective Old Oak London Residence will Provide a Co-Living Option
Private Co-Working Communities
The Neuehouse Los Angeles Recently Opened in Hollywood
Gamified Work Spaces
The MacPaw Office Space is Designed with Elements of a Computer Chip
Mobile Caravan Offices
The Studio1-6 Puts Together an Office on Wheels for Remote Working
Technology-Upcycling Projects
This Company Released New Designs for Its Annual Recycling Project
Homey Co-Working Spaces
Communal Office 'Soho Works' Offers a Lounge and Cafe for Employees
Ribbon-Like Wood Tables
Produce Workshop Designs a Unique Office Interior in Singapore
Color-Balancing Office Designs
This Open Plan Office Space is Adaptive for Different Occupations
Peeling Wall Art
Russian Artist Sofia Created This Beautiful Artwork Out of Old Peeling Walls
Urban Co-Living Spaces
Startup 'WeWork' is Testing a New York Co-Living Building Called 'WeLive'
Converted Mill Workspaces
This Multi-Use Workspace is Housed Inside a Former Mill
Childlike Office Spaces
This Playful Office Was Designed for a Baby Product Company
Earthy Informal Offices
This Office Space Was Designed To Reflect the Company's Casual Culture
Rapper-Founded Members Clubs
The Sher Club is a Private Members Only Club Founded by Drake
Sea-Bound Coworking Spaces
Coboat Lets Digital Nomads Work While Traveling Around the World
Affordable Height-Adjusting Desks
iSkelter's LIFT Smart Bamboo Desk Can be Customized in Size
Injured Soldier Photography
This Photo Series Features Soldiers Who Have Been Injured in Combat
Brooding Forest Office Designs
The Slack Melbourne Office Focuses on Concentration and Tranquility
Remodeled Co-Working Spaces
This Collaborative Office is Located in a Former Battery Factory
Wood-Clad Office Spaces
The 'BeFunky' Office is Part of a Converted Warehouse
Meditative Co-Working Studios
Flow Yoga Center Offers a Unique Take on the Co-Working Space
Motion-Activated Buildings
The Terrell Place Media Displays That Move When People Walk Past
Fashionable Literary Purses
These Popular Book Titles are Turned into Chic Clutch Accessories
Motorcycle Tourism Offices
The 'West Forever' Office Interior is Designed to be Raw and Inviting
Bartering Coworking Spaces
Blogfabrik Let's Writers Work in There for Free in Exchange for Posts
Prismatic Music Offices
The Sony Madrid Offices Are a Rainbow-Colored Creative Haven
Clubhouse-Inspired Retail Interiors
This Upscale Geneva Shop for Men's Footwear Boasts a Bar
Telephone Booth Offices
This Company is Converting Old Telephone Booths into Tiny Offices
Collaborative Co-Working Spaces
The Skillery's 'stoke.d studio' Encourages Teams to Think Freely
Romantic Clubhouse Interiors
The Recently Opened Soho House Istanbul Considers Historical Context
Plywood Workspace Interiors
This Modern Office Space Boasts Wooden Block Storage
Co-Working Office Cafes
'Paper Hub' is a Co-Working Office That Works Out of a Bitcoin Only Cafe
Concert-Ready Workplaces
This Stylish Music Production Office Features a Leather DJ Booth
Artist-Made Bomber Jackets
These New Bomber Coats by KAWS Incorporate His Iconic Art
Outdoor Co-Working Spaces
The TreeXOffice Breathes Fresh Air into More Traditional Workplaces
Communal Co-Working Offices
'Zamness' is a Co-Working Space Built to Be Open and Collaborative
Pop-Up Office Startups
'Popices' Creates Outdoor Offices for Startups and Freelancers to Use
Superhero-Themed Amusement Parks
The Marvel-Branded Adventure Zone Brings Popular Comics to Life
Playful 3D Mixed Artwork
Sydney Sie Uses a Variety of Techniques for Her 'Materialize' Project
Upcycled Office Interiors
This Sustainable Office Building is Made from Eco-Friendly Materials
Domestic-Inspired Office Spaces
Architecture Firm MVRDV's Office Was Inspired by Home Interiors
Geologically Inspired Sculptures
These Man-Made Sculptures Look Like Natural Additions to the Land
Ultra-Thin Yoga Mats
The Travel Mat by Yoga Design Lab Saves Space with a Foldable Design
Industrial Office Rooms
This Eclectic Office Features Spaces That Follow Different Themes
Shared Luxury Lodgings
Ollie Lets Groups Split the Costs of Spaces and Amenities
Crowdsourced Giving Platforms
The 'Giveafish' Project Allows Users to Buy Gifts for Those in Need
Suburban Coworking Studios
The Melbourne Arts Club Features Coworking and Studio Space
Palatial Tech Offices
This Epic Berlin Office Play Up the Building's Historic Value
Bike-Friendly Office Buildings
The Oslo Solar Building is Designed for Bike Storage and Repairs
Members-Only Coffee Bars
This North London Coffee Shop Sits Within a Coworking Club
In-Store Co-Working Stations
Staples is Introducing Office Sharing Within Its Retail Locations
Earthy Office Interiors
This Nature-Inspired Co-Working Space Brings the Outdoors Into the Office
Senior Co-Working Spaces
'Senior Planet' Offers Classes and Workshops for People 60+
Dirty Water Artwork
This Art Exhibition Features Pieces Made from Dirty River Water
Socially Conscious Co-Working Offices
'Impact Bazaar' is a Co-Working Office for Social Businesses
Refurbished Auto-Rickshaws
The Taxi Fabric Project is Now Furbishing Rickshaws
Charismatic Coworking Hubs
This NYC Coworking Space is a Launchpad for the Next Big Idea
Infrared Yoga Studios
Poe Yoga's Hot Yoga Classes Offer Clean Heat with FAR Infrared Heating
Office Yoga Programs
The 'Workplace Yogi' Guides Employees Through Sessions of Yoga at Work
Open-Sharing Offices
LinkedIn Australia Open-Concept Layout Benefits Information Sharing
Freelancer Organization Platforms
Freeter Helps Freelancers and Creatives Juggle Multiple Projects
Time-Charging Coworking Buffets
The Minute Bistro in Bangalore Charges for Time Instead of Food
Social Icebreaker Apps
The Plane App Helps You Connect with New People with Less Awkwardness
In-Store Workout Studios
This Athleta Activewear Shop Boasts a Workout Studio with Free Classes
Co-Working Church Spaces
Tom Dixon Created a Shared Workspace for a Church
Co-Working Rental Apps
The Croissant App Uses Beacons to Book Co-Working or Coffee Shop Spaces
Feces-Transforming Enterprises
Sanivation's Sanitation Services are Empowering Developing Areas
In-Office Yoga Classes
UTKATA Brings Office Yoga Lessons to Toronto Workplaces
Library Yoga Studios
Free Yoga Classes Will Be Held in the Abbey Room at the Boston Public Library
On-Demand Wellness Services
'Namaste New York' Brings Massages, Yoga, Mediation to Your Home
Life-Saving Baby Clothes
For Every 'Baby Hero' Purchase, a Maternity Kit Goes to a Mother in Need
Co-Working Retreats
Unsettled Offers a Way to Take 30 Day Working Vacations With Your Family
Natural Co-Working Hubs
The Treehouse Project is a Stylish Co-Working Hub in Shoreditch
Chalkboard Art Advertisements
This Artful Gaming Ad is a Chalkboard Drawing in Shinjuku Station
Empowering Clothing Companies
This Charity Helps At-Risk Women Learn Valuable Skills
Co-Worker Carpooling Apps
The Ride App Aims to Increase Ease of Commuting and Carpooling
Rejuvenated Office Blocks
This Working Space Promotes Creative Projects and Maker Ventures
Nomadic Networking Platforms
CoNomads Connects Digital Nomads Interested In Co-Living Arrangements
Projected Aboriginal Art
The Sydney Opera House Was Used as a Canvas for This Series
Postnatal Yoga Classes
Yoga Mamas Hosts Mom and Baby Fitness Sessions
Multipurpose Micro-Housing
The 'Stratford Collective' Will Combat the Housing Shortage in London