WORK WITH A VIEW
Workshop17’s co-working space breathes new life into the iconic Newlands Cricket Ground.
Located in the newly developed Snakepit Building, which stands on what was once a grass embankment for spectators, Workshop17’s new space brings a much-needed coworking option to the busy Southern Suburbs.
“We feel privileged to have been invited by the developers of the Newlands Cricket Ground, Edudev and Heico, to create a Workshop17, in partnership with the co-owners: Western Province Cricket Association and Sanlam.” said Paul Kersten, cofounder and CEO of Workshop17.
THE NEW WORLD OF WORK
After two years of lockdown, many are slowly returning to the office – however, the perks of working from home (and without traffic) haven’t been forgotten. “We are seeing companies opting to shift offices from cramped CBDs to flexible shared spaces in residential nodes in order to offer professional and inspiring workspaces closer to home that can minimise travel times and reduce the extra hybrid spend of uninterrupted electricity, internet and printing.” says Paul.
“The new Newlands co-working space will give Southern Suburbs residents the option of working nearer to home or in town, depending on meetings or the school run. The big idea is to unlock its potential, both socially and financially for its stakeholders and to leave a positive impact on the community.”
Stretching over two floors, Workshop17 is a creative working environment with offices and meeting rooms, chill out areas, hot desks and cafes. While some of the features, such as the offices, are only available for members, meeting rooms, hot desks and lounge areas are available for walk-ins or can be booked in advance.
SITTING PRETTY
Beautifully decorated with contemporary furniture, warm colours and inviting nooks where you can catch up on work, Workshop17 also has floorto- ceiling windows that allow you to take in panoramic views of the entire cricket field. However, it’s not just about the aesthetics.
“Often we’re asked about the social aspects of our locations. Beautiful spaces and modern furniture look great on the first walk through to enhance the experience, but are not enough,” says Paul. “Interested parties want to know about common areas, food options, event spaces and the interaction with other people and businesses sharing their floors. The amenities are a plus, the social interaction and the opportunity to bounce ideas off creatives from other fields, that’s often the real selling point.”
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