# Space Design **URL:** https://forum.coworking.org/c/space-design/21.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.coworking.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.coworking.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.coworking.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Defining a "coworking" space as distinct from "office" space...a zoning ordinance question](https://forum.coworking.org/t/defining-a-coworking-space-as-distinct-from-office-space-a-zoning-ordinance-question/6232)
**Author:** [@twy](https://forum.coworking.org/u/twy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/defining-a-coworking-space-as-distinct-from-office-space-a-zoning-ordinance-question/6232 "2017-11-29T15:03:30Z")
I work in city government, and I’ve been asked how other cities define a “coworking” space separately from other types of “office” uses in their zoning regulations. I’ve checked several ordinances for cities known to ha… --- ## [New Working Space - Some thoughts and inputs](https://forum.coworking.org/t/new-working-space-some-thoughts-and-inputs/6217)
**Author:** [@vivek\_kathula](https://forum.coworking.org/u/vivek_kathula)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/new-working-space-some-thoughts-and-inputs/6217 "2017-10-30T18:57:41Z")
Hey, This is amazing platform and lot of ideas have been shared. I really like the idea of a co-working space and what it can bring, I am seeing at the opportunities to start one in Mumbai, India. If some of can share… --- ## [Phone room for lots of calls at once?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phone-room-for-lots-of-calls-at-once/6159)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Linsker](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Alex_Linsker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phone-room-for-lots-of-calls-at-once/6159 "2017-09-23T05:05:05Z")
Is anyone aware of coworking places that have a big room where 4+ people are each on phone/video calls, each with a different company? At Collective Agency there seems to be increased happiness/coziness when 2 or 3 peop… --- ## [Sound Isolation](https://forum.coworking.org/t/sound-isolation/6168)
**Author:** [@Adolfo\_Taylhardat1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Adolfo_Taylhardat1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/sound-isolation/6168 "2017-08-28T17:59:53Z")
Hi all, I would say that one of our major challenges has been sound isolation (even between private offices) and I am looking for innovative, cost-effective, visually pleasant solutions. Any recommendations/suggestions… --- ## [Kitchens/kitchenettes](https://forum.coworking.org/t/kitchens-kitchenettes/6170)
**Author:** [@Wayne\_Maceyka1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Wayne_Maceyka1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/kitchens-kitchenettes/6170 "2017-08-28T16:21:40Z")
Hey there; Is some form of a kitchen/kitchenette absolutely necessary? What’s the best square footage to dedicate to this amenity? Thank you! Wayne www.hinesburgHUB.com --- ## [Most popular sized private offices](https://forum.coworking.org/t/most-popular-sized-private-offices/6166)
**Author:** [@Melissa\_Saubers](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Melissa_Saubers)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/most-popular-sized-private-offices/6166 "2017-08-23T15:07:39Z")
For anyone who has private offices, what are your most popular sized offices? Either square-foot/meters wise or # of people-wise? Thanks --- ## [Steelcase Think or Leap?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/steelcase-think-or-leap/6164)
**Author:** [@Julia\_Ferguson](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Julia_Ferguson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/steelcase-think-or-leap/6164 "2017-08-11T16:17:15Z")
For 5 years, Cowork Frederick has operated with what most of our members would say are “adequate” $79 task chairs from Office Depot. One of the most frequent requests we get is for better chairs, ones rated for 8 hours… --- ## [DrawIt, ReMARKable or IdeaPaint?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/drawit-remarkable-or-ideapaint/6141)
**Author:** [@Angel\_Kwiatkowski](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Angel_Kwiatkowski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/drawit-remarkable-or-ideapaint/6141 "2017-08-03T16:19:22Z")
I’m very enticed by the new clear dry erase paint offerings. Has anyone had experience with the clear formulas of any of these three brands in the last year? I’m planning to do clear over a finished plywood that has been… --- ## [Seeking recommendations for glass walls/offices](https://forum.coworking.org/t/seeking-recommendations-for-glass-walls-offices/6047)
**Author:** [@Lauren\_McDaniel](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Lauren_McDaniel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/seeking-recommendations-for-glass-walls-offices/6047 "2017-06-26T17:04:45Z")
Hi, I’m exploring the possibility of adding some glass-walled offices to our coworking space and curious how much these typically cost. I’m looking for enclosed (with door) floor-to-ceiling options since the purpose wou… --- ## [Window Blinds](https://forum.coworking.org/t/window-blinds/5788)
**Author:** [@Oren.S](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Oren.S)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/window-blinds/5788 "2017-06-26T15:05:03Z")
Hey y’all, I hate to post about such a mundane facilities challenge, but it’s a complicated market and I’m curious if anyone has come up with some innovative solutions. You think that natural light would always be a go… --- ## [Unisex Toilets](https://forum.coworking.org/t/unisex-toilets/6093)
**Author:** [@Cian\_Ryan](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Cian_Ryan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/unisex-toilets/6093 "2017-06-26T14:52:11Z")
Hi All, As this is my first post let me briefly introduce myself… I have recently started working with TAG as a Facility Manager. Prior to this I had been working for a retail company in Ireland - so the coworking conc… --- ## [Approaching building owner to be coworking members v. having their own separate space](https://forum.coworking.org/t/approaching-building-owner-to-be-coworking-members-v-having-their-own-separate-space/6125)
**Author:** [@Wayne\_Maceyka1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Wayne_Maceyka1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/approaching-building-owner-to-be-coworking-members-v-having-their-own-separate-space/6125 "2017-06-12T02:09:18Z")
Hey there; I’ve been working to get a coworking space off the ground for the past year or so. Recently, a new space popped back up on my radar screen as a possibility. As an architect models the potential layouts and me… --- ## [Preferred location for a coworking space](https://forum.coworking.org/t/preferred-location-for-a-coworking-space/6122)
**Author:** [@Aditi](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Aditi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/preferred-location-for-a-coworking-space/6122 "2017-06-01T15:59:49Z")
Hi All, I just joined and am thinking of setting up a coworking space someday. I need to ask you all, what do you think is a better location for a coworking space? Is it better to be in the middle of a city or somewhe… --- ## [Parking Requirements & Formulas](https://forum.coworking.org/t/parking-requirements-formulas/6117)
**Author:** [@Diane\_Sterling](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Diane_Sterling)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/parking-requirements-formulas/6117 "2017-05-23T18:41:17Z")
Hello, I am a City Planner working with an office building owner to establish our first coworking space. I want to make sure that our zoning ordinance permits the use and the regulations don’t choke out the ability for… --- ## [Have anyone here applied Feng Shui in their coworking space decoration?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/have-anyone-here-applied-feng-shui-in-their-coworking-space-decoration/6085)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Suard](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Steve_Suard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/have-anyone-here-applied-feng-shui-in-their-coworking-space-decoration/6085 "2017-05-16T22:11:00Z")
I’m using Feng Shui (Art of 5 elements) to make a better coworking living. I never heard about this asian decoration tips until I found that many big companies like Citibank, the American Chamber of Commerce, Morgan Guar… --- ## [Closet Phone Booth](https://forum.coworking.org/t/closet-phone-booth/6107)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Haggerty](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Kevin_Haggerty)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/closet-phone-booth/6107 "2017-05-16T17:15:00Z")
As we start to map out how we're going to layout and organize our space, something we're looking at now is how to provide spaces for phone calls. This is a little tricky because we're upstairs, and also, we don't have a … --- ## [Jiminy, why are nice, big trash cans so expensive? (p.s. I FINALLY found an affordable option!)](https://forum.coworking.org/t/jiminy-why-are-nice-big-trash-cans-so-expensive-p-s-i-finally-found-an-affordable-option/6039)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.coworking.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 9:24am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/jiminy-why-are-nice-big-trash-cans-so-expensive-p-s-i-finally-found-an-affordable-option/6039 "2017-03-08T09:24:10Z")
On the list of questions I never thought I’d be asking, "why are trash cans so expensive?" is probably near the top of the list right next to “where did all of the forks go?” and “why are so many landlords total psychos?… --- ## [Introduction and Broker/Referral Question](https://forum.coworking.org/t/introduction-and-broker-referral-question/6012)
**Author:** [@pmeye](https://forum.coworking.org/u/pmeye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/introduction-and-broker-referral-question/6012 "2017-02-14T20:32:46Z")
Hey all, I’m new to this group and somewhat new to co-working so am happy to find this resource! I’ve just joined a firm that’s planning to open a co-working space in New Orleans. Does anyone have any experience working… --- ## [Operable windows -- yay or nay?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/operable-windows-yay-or-nay/5997)
**Author:** [@Alanna\_Imbach](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Alanna_Imbach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/operable-windows-yay-or-nay/5997 "2017-01-25T15:24:58Z")
Hi all, We’re fortunate to be opening our new space in a brand new building, and the landlord is giving us the option of having operable exterior windows in the space (or not). I’ve never worked any place where this was… --- ## [Expanding our space into the unit across the hall, anyone gone through something similar?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/expanding-our-space-into-the-unit-across-the-hall-anyone-gone-through-something-similar/5960)
**Author:** [@Jensen\_Yancey](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Jensen_Yancey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/expanding-our-space-into-the-unit-across-the-hall-anyone-gone-through-something-similar/5960 "2016-11-21T22:46:30Z")
Hi everyone, So, the unit across the hall from our coworking office recently became available, it was a very good price and we’re starting to get a bit crowded, so we decided to go ahead and pull the trigger and sign a … --- ## [Creative Ideas for Decorating a Large Wall](https://forum.coworking.org/t/creative-ideas-for-decorating-a-large-wall/5953)
**Author:** [@RedRokk](https://forum.coworking.org/u/RedRokk)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/creative-ideas-for-decorating-a-large-wall/5953 "2016-11-21T20:11:39Z")
Hey All, I’d love some brainstorming assistance. We just added a large room to our existing space. The room has a huge wall. It’s about 12 ft tall by 40 ft long. The room itself does not have a lot of windows. I’m looki… --- ## [Hello / Fridge Question](https://forum.coworking.org/t/hello-fridge-question/5948)
**Author:** [@whitney](https://forum.coworking.org/u/whitney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/hello-fridge-question/5948 "2016-11-07T22:06:00Z")
Hello all, My name is Whitney and I working at a coworking space in the amazing city of Melbourne :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: We have recently expanded to a new site which is three times lager than our old one. We ar… --- ## [Opening a coworking space where the landlord is a web design agency](https://forum.coworking.org/t/opening-a-coworking-space-where-the-landlord-is-a-web-design-agency/5915)
**Author:** [@Clive\_Walker](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Clive_Walker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2016, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/opening-a-coworking-space-where-the-landlord-is-a-web-design-agency/5915 "2016-09-22T16:47:05Z")
I’m considering opening a coworking space where the landlord is a web design agency who work in an adjacent office. The offices are separate but the communal areas, kitchen, entrance, meeting room will be shared. Initia… --- ## [The most beautiful coworking spaces in the world](https://forum.coworking.org/t/the-most-beautiful-coworking-spaces-in-the-world/5885)
**Author:** [@John\_Wilker](https://forum.coworking.org/u/John_Wilker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/the-most-beautiful-coworking-spaces-in-the-world/5885 "2016-08-02T13:13:48Z")
Hello Coworkers, I set up a Google “collection” of beautiful coworking spaces around the world and I’ll be adding one new space to it each day. I’d love to hear people’s suggestions on potential additions, so please get… --- ## [Shared Rehearsal Space first year data](https://forum.coworking.org/t/shared-rehearsal-space-first-year-data/5858)
**Author:** [@Angel\_Kwiatkowski](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Angel_Kwiatkowski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/shared-rehearsal-space-first-year-data/5858 "2016-06-23T20:01:47Z")
Hi! More and more people are getting interested in providing shared space for musicians. Warning–musicians don’t have any money so do it for the passion and people because your road to success won’t be paved in dollar b… --- ## [Parking](https://forum.coworking.org/t/parking/4598)
**Author:** [@David\_Matthews](https://forum.coworking.org/u/David_Matthews)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/parking/4598 "2016-06-22T14:10:34Z")
All, If you have a coworking space with limited parking facilities, or are a block or more away, how do you get around this situation and how does it affect your business? Thanks in advance, David --- ## [Phonebooths](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phonebooths/5845)
**Author:** [@Gregory\_St\_Fort](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Gregory_St_Fort)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phonebooths/5845 "2016-06-21T14:13:19Z")
I am thinking of building additional phone booths. Currently have 2 phonebooths, 3 conference rooms and 270 members. Our phonebooths are actively used and has lead to members using conference rooms for some private calls… --- ## [Signage Around Space](https://forum.coworking.org/t/signage-around-space/5816)
**Author:** [@Epicentral\_Coworking](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Epicentral_Coworking)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/signage-around-space/5816 "2016-05-03T08:32:47Z")
Howdy! New to the forum, we’re about 4 years young. Anyway, in our space, there’s need for various signage. “Event in the space tonight.”, “Cleaning out the fridges tomorrow.” or something even more temporary, like “Pri… --- ## [Buying Desks for new Coworking Space](https://forum.coworking.org/t/buying-desks-for-new-coworking-space/5805)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Manierre](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Jonathan_Manierre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/buying-desks-for-new-coworking-space/5805 "2016-04-25T01:43:15Z")
Hi all, I want to start by thanking everyone for this amazing source of collaboration, ideas & information! My name is Jon and I am opening a coworking facility in White Plains, NY (just north of Manhattan) with a part… --- ## [Architect?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/architect/5787)
**Author:** [@Daron\_Jenkins](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Daron_Jenkins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/architect/5787 "2016-04-03T12:48:35Z")
Wondering at what point do you need to consider bringing one on and how do you find someone trustworthy (yet affordable!). Since our space is not a traditional coworking space and has some specific needs I’m wondering t… [Previous page](https://forum.coworking.org/c/space-design/21.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.coworking.org/c/space-design/21.md?page=3)