# Remodeled Co-Working Spaces This Collaborative Office is Located in a Former Battery Factory By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-factory References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/11/03/jump-studios-google-campus-co-working-space-start-ups-madrid-former-battery-factory-spain/) & [jump-studios](http://jump-studios.com/work) The London firm 'Jump Studios' recently renovated a [former battery factory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-works) in Madrid in order to create the sixth Google Campus. In recent years, [co-working spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex) have risen in popularity due to the increasing number of tech-oriented startups. This building provides a creative space for entrepreneurs to get their businesses up and running. The new Google Campus is located in Madrid and supports 50 different startup operations. The building itself is a 19th century battery factory that has been converted into a co-working space. The building contains a mixture of formal and informal spaces that are designed to foster effective communication and collaboration between clients and co-workers. The interior manages to combine industrial features with contemporary design in order to provide a creative environment for those who work inside. The renovated co-working space demonstrates how architects can combine [historical architecture with modern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norton-folgate-offices). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Revitalized Co-working Spaces:** Opportunity to transform historical buildings into modern and collaborative workspaces. - **Tech-oriented Startups:** Growing demand for co-working spaces due to the increasing number of tech entrepreneurs. - **Creative Environment:** Importance of designing co-working spaces that foster effective communication and collaboration. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Potential to specialize in renovating historical buildings into innovative co-working spaces. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity to invest in and develop co-working spaces to cater to the needs of the growing startup ecosystem. - **Technology:** Development of digital tools and services that enhance the co-working experience and support tech-oriented startups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Tech-Base Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners4.md) - [Repurposed Factory Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom.md) - [Playful Futuristic Work Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone.md) - [Contemporary Work Retreat Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-work-retreat.md) - [Contemporary interactive workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-workspace.md) - [Studio-Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency-kyiv.md) - [Modern London Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex.md) - [Expansive Tech Offices Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/googleplex.md)