The coworking segment of the real estate business is poised for exponential growth in the coming years, as the number of market players around the world today continues to increase. With humble beginnings in an economic recession, the shared workspace trend has captivated both the start-up entrepreneur and the remote corporate worker, alike. This success is due, in large part, to the fact that the coworking model provides an opportunity for a wealth of amenities that go far beyond the traditional office’s standard desk space. These shared, multi-functional facilities are carefully designed to be both vibrant and personable, with endless opportunities for community collaboration and innovation.
There are a few basic elements that all office designs must incorporate, regardless of layout or occupancy. A workplace interior must have ample space for employees to interact with one another and work independently, with spacious desks arranged to provide adequate room for each worker to pass through comfortably. In order to work productively, the right level of air temperature and quality must be taken into account in the design of any office, and lighting schemes must be chosen so that fixtures are not bearing down on a workstation, as direct lighting causes a glare on computer or tablet screens. While these design features are standard across the board, there are many others that are unique to the coworking sector.