'Fosbury & Sons' is a communal workspace in Antwerp, Belgium, that has the goal of making it easier for freelancers and start-up businesses to remain focused and effective without having to acquire their own office spaces. Located in the WATT-tower (so named because it was the former building for an electricity company,) Fosbury & Sons is a great space for both intense work and networking opportunities.
The space is named after Dick Fosbury, the Olympic athlete who revolutionized the sport of high jump in 1968 by jumping with his back to the bar, thus increasing his ability to smoothly transfer body weight and dominating the event. The owners of Fosbury & Sons hope that their casual yet professional space will engender a similar revolution for the increasing numbers of people who work remotely today.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Luxurious Co-working Spaces
- Communal workspaces are being reimagined to cater to today's freelancers and start-ups, providing them with a luxurious and productive environment.
- Remote Work Revolution
- As remote work becomes more prevalent, there will be a growing demand for co-working spaces that offer a casual yet professional vibe.
- Networking Opportunities
- Co-working spaces are evolving to provide opportunities for professionals to network and collaborate with like-minded individuals.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Real Estate
- The demand for luxurious co-working spaces can bring a disruptive innovation opportunity in real estate by creating new business models and redefining the concept of office spaces.
- Hospitality
- Co-working spaces can create a new disruptive innovation opportunity by integrating hospitality services to cater to the specific needs and preferences of customers.
- Collaborative Technology
- The increasing need for productive and collaborative co-working spaces creates and opportunistic intersection opportunity in the technology industry to introduce new products and services that enhance the co-working experience.
