7. Walk While You Work
“We have a treadmill desk!” says Meaghen Liebe from
ECO-SYSTM, San Francisco. Not only that, the space also has an embedded art gallery and is located atop a nightclub, for which all members get VIP access.
8. Gift Wrapping Station
You’ve heard of virtual office mailing services. Now Evolve Coworking, a brand new space set to launch soon in Minneapolis, is pushing the envelope a little further.
“We asked people what they would like to have in their ideal work space,” says Lisa Akinseye. “The result? We’re going to have a gift wrapping station.”
Lisa repurposed two shoe racks to hold rolls of wrapping paper and ribbon, and stocked up on greeting cards, gift tags and bags, tissue paper, tape, scissors, packing peanuts and boxes. “Eventually, I will add a crafting space if there is interest,” she added. Great idea Lisa, we love the modern twist on a traditional service – talk about ‘Evolve’ coworking!
Looms, Workshops and Hammocks
Indy Hall in Philadelphia is justifiably proud of its vibrant community, yet it’s not all about sharing knowledge.
“One of our members brought in her loom – a real, working loom!” says Alex Hillman. “We nicknamed it the ‘quiet piano’. She’s taught members how to use it and it’s a constant reminder that not all of us work behind a computer.”
Looms aside, Alex explains that Indy Hall also has a tool collection and workshop that doubles as a screen printing studio and triples as a photography darkroom. It also has its own hammock. “People love the hammock,” says Alex. “I may or may not take conference calls from the hammock…”
Get Your DJ On at CO-HOOTS
Among other cool perks, CO+HOOTS in Phoenix, Arizona, has a recording studio fully kitted out with audio equipment that’s perfect for podcasts.
A beach.
Not every space has the resources for nap rooms, treadmill desks or childcare services – but that doesn’t always matter. CoworkInn, we’re looking at you. This fresh workspace in Dahab, Egypt, has its own pool, rooftop terrace, hammocks, and a beach. A BEACH. How’s that for a cool coworking perk?
