16 Creative Coworking Spaces You MUST Visit And Work From
The coolest and most creative coworking spaces
Coworking spaces have become all the rage in the past few years. They offer entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers a chance to come together and collaborate in a supportive environment. But not all coworking spaces are created equal. Some are more creative than others and offer unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation.Â
Community and events are also important when choosing a cool and creative workspace for your company or working environment. Make sure you check the vibe before joining, and also have a look to see what kind of events they organize and imagine how you could network there.
Enough said, though! Here are some of the most creative coworking spaces in the world:
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Second Home is most likely the most creative environment in the world, as seen by the images above. This area is alive with creativity, good feelings, and nature! Nature serves as a trigger for creative inspiration and innovation in this setting.
It is a workplace and cultural arena for entrepreneurs, inventors, and social impact groups, as the name implies.
The self-described largest urban forest in Los Angeles was developed by the Madrid-based architecture company SelgasCano, with whom Silva collaborates on all Second Home locations.
They crammed the space with 6,500 native Californian plants representing over 110 distinct kinds. With an emphasis on an urban jungle, they provide a pleasantly green work atmosphere that is ideal for the congested metropolis.
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2. Luminary - New York
Luminary, a woman-founded concept workspace in the Nomad district of Midtown Manhattan is on a mission to inspire female entrepreneurs with their innovative ideas. They have created an environment that caters exclusively to women professionals who are passionate about development and want access or opportunities beyond what traditional companies offer them. It is also about expanding their networks.
The philosophy was about self-development, wellness, flexibility, and giving back. And it was a success!
This creative coworking space has a diverse community of members that stretches across the globe with members based in 30+ countries.
Members have access to a database of tools and programming, making this the perfect time to join. With more than 700+ recorded hours of training, education, and insight saved in the Luminary Library, as a member, you have access to it all.Â
Since its April 2019 launch, this community has grown to more than 2,000 individuals and 40-plus corporate members, including companies like UBS, JPMorgan Chase, Unilever, Blackstone, Verizon, and Mastercard.
Check out their amenities or try it out this cool coworking for a day by booking here.
3. Neuehouse Coworking - Los Angeles, New York
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Neuehouse is a beautifully designed and creative coworking space that offers a social space for creators, innovators, and thought leaders to gather and connect. The design of the offices is timeless, provoking cultural experiences, and elevated hospitality, redefining that ideal environment to work.
NeueHouse offers a diverse set of gorgeous spaces including Private Studios, Broadcast & Podcast Facilities, Conference Rooms, Screening Rooms, Private Phone Booths, Wellness Rooms, In-House Production Services and so much more.Â
By choosing to work at one of the Neuehouse coworking spaces, you can be almost sure you will be surrounded by the best community, designs, culture, and hospitality.
The amenities are absolutely gorgeous. Offering both refined and casual fare, The Gallery Bar at NeueHouse Hollywood offers a day-to-night menu and beverage selections to nourish our Members, recharge creativity and cultivate the joy of gathering and community over food and drink while taking in the view over Sunset Boulevard.
In this place, businesses feel like they can achieve their true potential with the help of experts in the field and scale up rapidly, climbing up the ladder of success. Networking is everything when it comes to succeeding as a business and Neuehouse helps you build your community.Â
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4. Crew Collective & Café, Montreal
The Crew Collective is probably one of the most spectacular places to work in the world! .(opens in new tab) This stunning 12,000 square-foot creative coworking space occupies was set up in the Royal Bank in Old Montreal, QuĂ©bec.Â
The building dates back to the 1920s. Back then, the banks went really big on spending and that’s why the Crew’s interior has a 50-foot vaulted ceiling hung with chandeliers, and everything is clad in marble and bronze. Limestone and sandstone walls are inlaid with the coat of arms of each of the Canadian provinces and topped with coffered ceilings intricately designed with wood, gilding, and plaster by the Italian master Angelo Magnanti. These rich architectural components have been thoughtfully restored to preserve a part of history for generations to come. What a place to work!
 The architect created separate areas for employees, co-working members, meeting room renters, and cafe customers by “facilitating the flow through transparent and translucent borders, making the most of the original bank teller as a natural partition, coupled with building a complex series of glass walls between the various areas, with defined access to reflect the degree of permanency for each worker group.
Crew Collective & Café offers a variety of services. Their professional workspaces include open coworking spaces, modern meeting and conference rooms, and private offices. Crew is also a creative third-wave coffee shop open to the public, and a venue for special events, all together in a breathtaking architectural and historical setting.
5. Tokyo Chapter, Tokyo
Tokyo Chapter is a vibrant community of creatives from all different backgrounds ranging from film and art to entrepreneurship and crypto. They serve as a home base for startups and creative agencies, long-term local residents who live in shared and private accommodations, and digital nomads and travelers who live in privately furnished serviced apartments.Â
They offer a smooth launch pad for those who want to settle into the Tokyo life in and a way for others who want to tap into the many interesting subcultures offered by the land of the Rising Sun.
Creative Lounge MOV is a members-only work lounge. Members of various industries, generations, careers, and nationalities gather to share highly specialized knowledge and ideas, creating a loose community and collaboration.
The coworking space has an open lounge which is perfect for personal work and meetings. Mov has a residential area that can be used 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for those who need an address or registration.
Entrepreneurs and professionals can rent a conference room or if you need a private room it is also recommended for interview shooting.
7. WeWork in Shanghai, China
Built in the early 20th century, this historical London style mansion once was home to more than 40 artist studios and galleries. Today, the building has transformed into a modern workspace, which attracts not just artists, but aspiring entrepreneurs, designers and emerging businesses large and small.
From micro-roasted coffee to fresh fruit water, from soundproof phone booths to business-class printers, our services and amenities got your office needs covered.
Situated at the diplomatic area nearby the West Lake, within 500m from Toong Embassy, there are to-be-built embassies of more than 10 nations.
Envisioned like a global creative hub, Toong Embassy is illuminated with artworks that reflect the international spirit: from the ceiling embellished by hundreds of pieces of mica arranged into the shape of a river embodying the endless flow of culture, to a collection of close-up fine-art photography that blends portraits of human regardless of age, race, gender.
The workspace is integrated into a complex of offices and high-class apartments, which allows customers to enjoy a wholesome day with built-in utilities, such as swimming pools, gyms, and restaurants.
Founded in Hong Kong 2012, the Hive coworking space operates 20 units in 7 countries across the Asia Pacific, from Australia to Japan – becoming this region’s widest and most recognized boutique coworking network.
Hive Thonglor is probably the most creative coworking space in Bangkok. It’s conveniently located at Piman 49 just off Sukhumvit Road, and occupies 7 floors with fantastic hot desking, dedicated desks, a conference room, meeting rooms, plus a beautiful rooftop cafĂ© lounge and terrace.
By delivering an exceptional Hive Experience, the space wants to ensure that every one of the members has a happy and successful day, every day.Â
The coworking business also offers best-in-class events and community engagement helping members to network on a constant basis. Helping them build deep, lasting connections across the Hive membership base, whatever their industry, role or location.Founded in Hong Kong 2012 – we have designed, opened and now operate 20 spaces in 7 countries across Asia Pacific, from Australia to Japan – becoming this region’s widest and most recognised boutique coworking network.
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10. WeWork Lafayette - Paris
WeWork recently opened the doors to its first Paris co-working space, which is situated in an historic building.
With its new WeWork La Fayette location and more, WeWork has set itself apart by breathing new life into old buildings. In the case of this new location in Paris, the building boasts an inspiring 1920s style that is modernized by pops of bright color and contrasting contemporary furnishings. Throughout the Art Deco-style space created in collaboration with Axel Schoenert Architectes, there are a variety of workspace and seating styles offered, making it a flexible space to suit one’s preferred style of work.
WeWork La Fayette recently hosted an exhibition as part of Maison & Objet that showcased 35 products to enhance the creative workspace.
11. The Distilery, Brno, Czech Republic
The Distillery is a co-working space in Brno, Czech Republic, featuring unfinished walls, aging ceiling beams, and a drinks bar in a disused elevator shaft.
AÂ local architecture studio converted a former distillery to create the super creative workspace but decided to leave much of the building unchanged.
Initially run by a Jewish family in the early 19th century, the distillery was largely ruined and set for demolition. But Kogaa, the architect practice which took over the refurbishment, stepped in with the idea of giving the building a new life.
The walls knocked out the ceiling between the building’s second and third floors, forming a double-height space that can be used for lectures, workshops, or other presentations, depending on the requirements of visitors.
The former third floor now acts as a mezzanine level, with some parts fronted by panels of corrugated polycarbonate plastic to create private offices.
As well as preserving the distillery’s metal window frames and floor tiles, the architects have also left several of the walls in their found state. The original elevator cabin now serves as a drinks bar, which opens onto an outdoor courtyard where visitors can sit and relax.
Situated in the heart of Stockholm, Alma Creative Club is a member’s club co-working hybrid. The five-story space was formerly home to Beckman’s School of Design and has been updated by architectural firm Tham & VidegĂĄrd, complete with custom desks, tables, benches, and lamps.Â
Throughout the space, you’ll find dedicated work areas, meeting rooms, a music studio, communal and private dining spaces, a members-only restaurant, and an outdoor terrace. Five membership types are offered depending on your needs, but you can still check it out even if you don’t get a membership by visiting the coffee bar or outpost of design shop Austere on the first floor.
Designed by Fredrik Carlström, Alma meets the working needs of entrepreneurs, teams, and individuals, predominantly in innovative and creative industries.Â
The architects behind the project chose a glass ceiling for their design. The original building forming what is now known as Alma Creative Club dates back to the early 1900s. Its interior was relatively stifling so they changed that by adding an open space in the central courtyard which became more inviting due to all of these new features: transparency from above made it easier for natural light inside; ceilings were lowered making spaces feel less confining while also giving them height value again despite being on a lower ground level than previous buildings nearby.Â
This way the space maintains an airy feel while making it far more suitable for working year-round.
Surely a place for creative souls and progressive minds and not only. Entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and thought leaders, who seek intellectual and social nourishment are a perfect match for this place.
Founded in 2017, co-working space Alma is a house where ideas can manifest, grow and build. Transcending the boundaries of gathering places, Alma integrates architecture, product design, music, and art, with cultural programming, food, and drink. The signature design puts human creativity and life-work balance at the center, resulting in comfortable spaces where members feel at home. There’s no separation between life and work when in your element.Â
Alma is a place where you meet, eat, connect and take part in remarkable experiences.Â
The Nova mobile office pod supports the flexible working needs of the modern nomad with fast wifi, a minibar, and a daily changing view.
Owned by Cape Town co-working space Work & Co, the Nova pod can be transported between picturesque locations around the city and is the latest innovation in “out-of-office” workspaces.
Fully fitted out with fast wifi, a smart television, an Apple TV, a printer, a whiteboard, a coffee machine, a mini-fridge, a charging station, power points, a bathroom, and running water, the pod can support a handful of digital nomads at a time.
The pod runs solely on solar-generated electricity, which powers the kitchen and work appliances.
The stackable windows on both sides were also crucial to execute the concept. I was focused on creating a receptive space that would let the environment in.
At the moment the pod has five predetermined locations around Cape Town, offering users a range of iconic views outside the city center.
Nova users can also arrange their locations, and the pod can be deployed as a temporary office for events.
Poland-based design studio mode:lina created The Brain Embassy in collaboration with Adgar Poland. The space consists of multiple inspiring work spaces, created to offer a positive working area. The concept of the office is based on the human brain, which has over 100 billion firing neurons to receive, process, and transmit information.
The design team created a series of spaces that reference the human brain, bringing three-dimensional life to synapses and neurons in art and design features. This office aims to be a co-working space that connects and establishes a community of like-minded people at work. Each conference room was inspired by mathematicians, artists, architects, or chemists.
Brain Embassy is the co-working space brand by Adgar Investments & Development Ltd, a global owner of commercial real estate & a public company traded on the TLV Stock Exchange.Â
The philosophy of the space is to push to develop innovative lease concepts & work habitat solutions, where our tenants can evolve, grow & thrive.
Being a Brainer is starting your day with your favorite cup of coffee sitting at the kitchen bar with your mates, energizing yourself for the whole day. Then briefing with your team in a half-open workplace. Then move to a more laid-back position on a hammock for a 10-minute nap. Mingle at the tribune or living room area.
Prepare your lunch in the fully equipped kitchen or order a takeaway with some friends or enjoy your own company. Meditate, snuggle, headstand or dance with your favorite energizer in the meditation room. Set a presentation or any kind of event in one of our unique spaces with the style you fancy at the moment.
- Roam: 24/7 access to lounge and study areas in selected Work Spaces
- Home: 24/7 access to lounge and study areas in selected WorkSpaces, plus a dedicated desk and personal locker in your home building
They offer flexible memberships with add-on services, but on a three-month minimum term, rolling contract thereafter.Â
Members have access to over 50 Work Spaces located in prime creative and commercial neighborhoods in the UK and Germany. Filled with like-minded people, these WorkSpaces are home to a vibrant and diverse network of businesses from new ventures to established brands. Â
Ampersand Studios is a flexible workspace provider with creative studios, bringing together entrepreneurs, dynamic companies, and content creators in inspiring environments. The dynamic community, specialized facilities and lively atmosphere offer something more than your traditional coworking space. In this fast-changing world, people are searching for work-life integration.Â
Companies and talent today have embraced the hybrid work model, seeking the utmost flexibility of working hours, the possibility to work from different places, with the conveniences and amenities to match.Â
Ampersand provides private offices, thoughtfully designed workspaces, a thriving community, and a hub for creativity. A great alternative to the traditional office model alongside facilities to House Your Creativity™, execute your ideas and launch your services into the world. You can find Ampersand Studios Headquarters in Miami’s Art & Entertainment District at 31 NE 17 ST, Miami, FL or visit amperstudios.com to learn mor
Tips for coworking owners to build creative workspaces
There is no doubt that the shared office space industry has reached maturity and the market has consolidated in the past few years, offering different types of spaces for different needs.Â
Because of this, it has become increasingly difficult to differentiate amongst coworking spaces and continue to attract tenants.Â
If you want to enter or survive in the creative segment of the coworking space niche, then you will need to make sure that the space is appealing to your creative target audience like artists, content creators, architects and so on which are looking for specific details in a working environments.
Here are a few practical tips to improve your spaces in case you are looking to bring it more to life.
1. Adapt the lighting Type across the space
The office lighting is probably one of the best ways to create a warm and comfortable work environment. The way it puts things into value and how it gives life to objects and rooms in the space is something which should be highly considered.
Optimizing the lighting scheme for a coworking space is more complicated than you may think. There are many things to consider, all of which will affect mood, productivity, and the overall vibe.
For example, did you think about the conference booth in regards to the kind of light and position of the source? How about the lamp for every hot desk? How would you combine natural light with the artificial one? Here are some interesting tips when it comes to light management:
- Audit the whole space, every workstation, and all common spaces
- Analyse the natural light distribution
- Use warmer light tones
- Have enough desk lamps with of course a warmer light
- Add light dimmers
2. Make sure to include Biophilic style in your design
You want your workspace to feel like home so people can come back often and use it as their “home office”. Biophilic design is one of the latest trends in the coworking industry and it’s a must do if you want to have a pleasent work environment in your business.
Using the principles of Biophilic Design, any work space can be improved with a few simple steps . Work spaces with added elements of nature can increase wellbeing by 15%, productivity by 6% and creativity by 15% (Human Spaces Report 2015).
3. Include lots of Natural materials
A lot of architects find that one of the best things for stimulating and freeing the mind for productively is the use of natural materials.Â
Don’t go over the top with these but a nice spacious office space with some natural woods and some greenery can do wonders for your creative working clients. Did you consider some leather seats or leather coverings for some of the areas of your office?
4. Bring creative objects in the space
Something that I think makes a truly inspired home office setup is being surrounded by the things you love. Seeing  artwork, books, flowers, ornaments, quotes and stationery every day will make sitting at the desk a happy experience.Â
Having inspiring imagery and objects around you will help fuel your motivation, passion and drive.Â
5. Declutter by using storage space
As the saying goes, “A decluttered space, a decluttered mind”. So, my always declutter and organise the space by having smart storage for your clients to keep the spaces tidy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is creative coworking spaces
A creative workspace is a place where people can come together to collaborate and share ideas. It’s usually unlike a normal office but more like a coworking space.
Creative workspaces often have an open floor plan to encourage collaboration, and they are often decorated with inspirational quotes or artwork, cool furniture and great coffee. Many creative workspaces also have a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities that help to build relationships between coworkers.
By creating a supportive and creative environment, creative workspaces can help to bring out the best in their members.
Where to find coworking spaces for designers and artists
Coworking spaces are everywhere now and you have plenty of choices all over the world. But we know you are a creative person looking for more than just an office. Here are a few ideas of where you book some creative workspacesÂ
How to choose a creative coworking space
With a plenitude of choices around the globe, it’s actually not that easy to find a creative workspace with the right vibe for you.
A lot of these workspaces allow you to do a 1-day trial where you can step in and see the type of people and events taking place in the building.
Go ahead and have a look at the events they host on the website or ask the community manager. Some organise events on entrepreneurship, some more artistic ones, and so on.Â
