Co-work: The design of ‘the new office’ aims to create a communal space for both work and relaxation. WeWork in New York has arcade games set up in its lounge.
The no-strings-attached flexible office spaces such as that at Perch in Rosebank, Johannesburg, are fast replacing the coffee shop as the hangout of choice for those reliant on only a desk, an internet connection and perhaps some caffeine to get their work done. Another company offering co-working office space in South Africa is Workshop17, and WeWork is set to open on December 1.
The neon sign on the walls of Perch’s co-working space urges you to “do what you love”. Places such as Perch market themselves as more than just an office set-up, favouring terms such as “hub” and “community”, the space being secondary to the networking opportunities for those who work there.This article is only available to