The co-working space is gaining a lot of steam as millennials continue to embrace alternative work schedules and jobs. Yet until now, these flexible offices have remained fairly traditional themselves -- at least design-wise. TreeXOffice hopes to break that model by introducing an outdoor co-working space. Essentially a canopy in the trees, it literally breathes fresh air into the office perfect for breeding creativity and productivity.
Designed by New York University professor Natalie Jeremijenko, the co-working space is located in an East London park called Hoxton Square. Able to accommodate six to eight people at a time, it's an art project that also benefits the park. Jeremijenko says, "The profits from the tree are spent in the interest of the tree. By making it specifically about the tree, and the kind of revenue that the tree can generate, we're really exploring a larger political discussion of what are the rights of nature."
Outdoor Co-Working Spaces
The TreeXOffice Breathes Fresh Air into More Traditional Workplaces
Trend Themes
1. Outdoor Co-working Spaces - Designing co-working spaces in outdoor environments to improve creativity and productivity.
2. Eco-friendly Co-working - Using profits generated from co-working spaces to benefit the environment and create sustainable workplaces.
3. Art-inspired Workspaces - Combining co-working spaces with art projects to create unique and inspiring work environments.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Creating outdoor co-working spaces in hotels and cafes to attract remote workers and business travelers.
2. Real Estate - Developing eco-friendly co-working spaces in urban areas to cater to the growing demand for sustainable workplaces.
3. Art and Design - Incorporating art installations and projects into co-working spaces to provide unique and inspiring work environments for creatives.