# Illustrative Co-Working Spaces The WeWork Office in Shanghai is Both Creative and Modern By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wework-office References: [officesnapshots](https://officesnapshots.com/2016/12/05/wework-yanping-lu-coworking-offices-shanghai/) & [linehousedesign](http://linehousedesign.com/) This WeWork office is based in Shanghai, China and was created by the firm [Linehouse Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-ink-food-market). The [coworking office space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deveron-office) has some of everything for those who visit it, with a kitchen and bar, kitchen counters with stools, small circular tables, work booths and private meeting rooms. The office functions on an [open plan design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officetopia) and features modern accents in the form of dark and light wood and small potted plants dispersed throughout the space. The most unique design features of the WeWork office space are the aquariums that take up large parts of the walls. The office also has playful graphics that are used to decorate the rest of the space. The WeWork office provides an environment in which visitors can be productive both on their own and in collaboration with others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Co-working Spaces with Unique Design:** There is an opportunity to create co-working spaces with unique and inspiring designs, such as incorporating aquariums and playful graphics. - **Open Plan Offices with Modern Accents:** Modern accents such as dark and light wood and small potted plants can be used to create a modern and inviting atmosphere in open plan offices. - **Collaborative Workspaces with Productivity Features:** Creating collaborative workspaces that provide a productive environment for both individual work and collaboration can be a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Design and Architecture:** Companies specializing in office design and architecture can explore innovative ways to create unique co-working spaces with modern accents and productivity features. - **Furniture and Decor:** Furniture and decor companies can develop products that cater to the unique design needs of co-working spaces, including innovative elements like aquariums and playful graphics. - **Technology and Productivity Tools:** Technology companies can develop tools and solutions specifically designed for collaborative workspaces to enhance productivity and facilitate both individual and group work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Modern London Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Colorful Creative Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office.md) - [Contemporary interactive workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-workspace.md) - [Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unorthodox-designs.md) - [Playful Futuristic Work Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone.md) - [Chic Monochrome Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochrome-coworking-space.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md)