Co-Space

Co-Space: flexible workspaces in the South East of England

Co-Space is a British company dedicated to managing coworking spaces and serviced offices. Its offering combines thoughtful design, integrated services and a community of businesses and professionals. The company operates in Reading, Stevenage, Milton Keynes and St Albans, and its offering is built around flexible memberships, private offices and meeting rooms.

Memberships and ways of working

The company offers several ways to access its spaces:

• Hot-desking: shared desks in communal areas, designed for those who split their working week between home and office or need a space occasionally.
• Dedicated desk: a fixed desk in a coworking environment, with flexible plans and access to the member community.
• Private office: closed, bespoke offices for teams, with free access to meeting rooms and benefits tailored to the whole team.
• Virtual office: a business address to establish a business presence, with mail handling and forwarding by the support team.

Meeting rooms and additional services

Co-Space's meeting rooms are designed to preserve confidentiality and productivity. They include soundproofing, privacy curtains and conferencing and presentation technology. The company offers complimentary tea and coffee, as well as quality catering on advance request. Both members and non-members can book these rooms at any of the locations. The company also mentions storage services among its offerings.

Design approach and work environment

Co-Space describes its method as a strategic, research-based approach in which the physical environment influences confidence, performance and wellbeing. Its spaces incorporate thoughtful colour palettes, ergonomic furniture and serviced technology to support concentration. Away from the desk, breakout areas are designed for team culture and connection among community members. The company maintains that a welcoming and supportive environment helps attract and retain talent.

Presence and locations

The company operates in four locations in the South East of England. In Reading, the space is located in Broad Street Mall and has drop-in meeting rooms, spacious office suites and on-site parking options. In Stevenage, the location is a five-minute walk from the station and offers 24-hour member access, bespoke meeting rooms and secure cycle storage. In Milton Keynes, the space is next to the central train station and offers 24/7 access and on-site parking. In St Albans, the office is located between the city centre and the train station, with modern office space, drop-in meeting rooms and parking options.

Community and support services

Co-Space presents itself as a community of ambitious businesses and professionals, rather than simply an office provider. The company states that it provides comprehensive infrastructure to support its members' growth and contribute to their success. Support services include mail handling and forwarding for virtual offices, access to meeting rooms and a dedicated support team.

Locations and premises

Reading location: Quadrant House, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 7QE

Stevenage location: 25 Town Square, Stevenage, SG1 1BP

Milton Keynes location: Elder House, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LR

St Albans location: Eleanor Ormerod House, Victoria St, St Albans, AL1 3LT