Re: Co-working in basement space?

I think that the space you mentioned has way more plusses than minuses...so
long as the basement stays dry when it rains, I think that it could be
turned into a WAY cool basement coworking space! You could even use that as
a selling niche, calling it "working underground" or something edgy like
that.

I dont think that people will be opposed to the space IRREGARDLESS of what
it looks like inside, but just because its on the bottom floor, or
subterranean, doesnt mean that you can't set it up to be a cool, desirable
place to work and bring clients.

On 6/30/07, Kalis <tb22du <at> yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Hello Everyone:
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> I've been looking for a nice convenient space to start-up and I'd like
> your opinions on the one that I've found. It's in an office building,
> with a mix of start-up and established companies, in a very trendy and
> convenient part of the city. Complete with free parking, easy public
> transportation and lots of coffee shops and restaurants nearby. So
> here's the issue. The space is the basement of the building. There is
> one decent sized window that lets in natural light, and that's below
> sidewalk grating at the back of the building. There is elevator access
> as well as a private entrance to the space.
>
> Can I work around that? With the right design, lighting and decorative
> touches can I make this be a workable location even though it's in the
> basement? I've been in many coffee shops with no natural light where I
> was sitting, and very little natural light at all. Would people be
> opposed to the space regardless of what it looks like inside? Would
> people be reluctant to bring clients to the space?
>
> What are your thoughts? The whole space is about 1100 sq ft, but the
> usable space looks to be closer to 900 sq ft.
>
> Thanks!
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> >
>

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