This charismatic NYC coworking and community space is designed to encourage collaboration and inspire innovation. The Center for Social Innovation is located inside of Chelsea's Starrett-Lehigh Building and was designed by Matthew Cohen of MC Design Collective. The space is home to approximately 200 entrepreneurs, nonprofits and other creative types spanning sectors.
The stylish space makes great use of a wide array of reclaimed materials, including a kitchen almost entirely fashioned out of materials reclaimed from an old apothecary in Niagara Falls. The space is given an added dose of personality with accents such as a suspended vintage canoe.
The charming space seems conducive to great work and follows in line with a movement toward rustic, stylized coworking spaces that put a premium on design aesthetic as well as approach to business.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Charismatic Coworking Spaces
- Creating coworking spaces that prioritize design aesthetic and inspire collaboration for innovative work environments.
- Use of Reclaimed Materials
- Incorporating reclaimed materials in coworking spaces to add personality and sustainability.
- Rustic Stylized Workspaces
- Designing coworking spaces with a rustic and stylized aesthetic to create unique and inspiring environments.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Coworking
- Opportunities for coworking space providers to differentiate themselves by focusing on design and creating a unique atmosphere.
- Interior Design
- Potential for interior designers to specialize in creating unique workspaces that blend reclaimed materials with rustic design.
- Sustainability
- Demand for sustainable materials and practices in the design and construction of coworking spaces.
