[captrb]

I've wondered if there will be emerging business models for medium-sized, amenities-included (AP wiring, coffee, snack service, etc..), short-lease office spaces. Basically for when a company wants to downsize, but also wants to retain a little bit of physical space for meetings, events, and folks that live nearby. Nobody wants to sign a three year lease for their whole company, nor do they want a "we work" space where you'll be surrounded by random people. I think companies will want to hedge on short term accommodations. I don't have the real estate knowledge to know if this is even possible.

[Waterluvian]

One challenge about office space is that it can be a very narrow margin business. It’s often cheaper to not operate than to slash rent to get anyone in. High turnover is even more expensive.

I do like the idea of a No Frills We Work. The Holiday Inn of office space. Clean. Beige. Functional. No “culture.” No common areas. Just shared entrances and hallway like your traditional office complex.

[mattweinberg]

That sounds a lot like Regus to me, which has been around for a long time: https://www.regus.com/en-us

[ttul]

I’d rather die than spend five minutes in a Regus.

[jsharkey]

WeWork was just a few years too early :)

[captrb]

I thought WW-style was mostly hot desks or hot offices? I was thinking something semi-permanent with additional privacy. Maybe that exists and I’m out of the loop.

[chrischen]

Wework still exists and prevalent.