Who moved my office? Some popular co-working spaces in India

Co-working spaces are a sign of the times. Catering to the ever-changing workspace requirements of professionals, businesspeople and the now-ubiquitous startup, commercial workspaces are adapting fast...

Jul 29, 2017, 05:05 IST7 min

<strong>Khar Social<br />Khar<br /><em>Mumbai</em></strong><br />You can’t not have found yourself in one of the 16 Socials that have popped up across the metros in the last three years. The concept, pioneered by Riyaaz Amlani in 2015, is a vibrant bar by evening that wakes in the morning and becomes a workspace with a sprightly breakfast menu, thoughtfully placed plug points, and ‘why didn’t I think of that’ furniture. Most millennials who turn up to work stretch out for a beer knowing they won’t be judged for it. <br /><br />Monthly access costs Rs 5,000, which is fully redeemable on food and beverages. But first you need to get past the culture manager and prove your clean credentials.

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Khar SocialKharMumbaiYou can’t not have found yourself in one of the 16 Socials that have popped up across the metros in the last three years. The concept, pioneered by Riyaaz Amlani in 201...

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Ministry of NewKitab Mahal, FortMumbaiWhile restoring a neglected high-ceilinged heritage property in Fort, Dutch designers Marlies Bloemendaal and Natascha Chadha created Ministry of New “...

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The HiveKhar (West)MumbaiSince moving on from his career in the hospitality sector, Sudeip Nair had been mulling over a question: What should the live entertainment ecosphere be like? Estab...

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WSquareAdyar Chennai“We were recruiting women for our digital marketing agency,” recalls Vandhana Ramanathan, founder and CEO of WSquare, “and were amazed at the sheer number who had quit t...

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Barista Safdarjung Development Area Delhi Every Delhi IITian has walked past this Barista, even if they have not stepped in. The café, right across from the gate of the Indian Institute of...

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Cyber Hub SocialGurugramIf there’s creative anarchy let loose, it’s here, in this film set-like space, standing out amidst the bars and restaurants behind the towering facades of glass and ...

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Mobile AwfisAnywhere DelhiAmit Ramani, founder and CEO of Awfis, believes this is the future of working. His efforts at making the daily commute a more productive one has taken the shape of...

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Café Coffee DayRajiv Chowk Metro StationDelhiLaunched in 1996, when internet was still in its infancy in India, it was everyman’s go-to place when free Wi-Fi back then was way too slow, and...

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Flyp@MTV CaféConnaught PlaceDelhiThe atmospheric illumination “mimicking the light from a thousand lamps” warms the large space of colonial heritage, while the dance floor gives in to the e...

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Blue Tokai CaféSaidulajab, SaketDelhiIt’s a pleasure to watch the beans being roasted with care across the glass partition while working on a hotshot project over a cup of fine coffee, like...

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Nowhere Terrace BrewPub CaféGurugram Sameer Dhar knows what makes a good beer. And knows what it feels like to be a young guy on the make. He says that if you have Rs 5,000 to pay upfront, ...

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The Bar, TridentGurugramBusiness folks know that a luxury hotel’s lounge has always been unmatched for its plush settings and elegant calm. Trident Gurugram has stepped into the co-working ...

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