EUROPEAN workspace pioneer Spaces is opening its first hub in the country in June.
In a statement, Spaces Philippines is opening a 3,000-square meter (sq.m.) work hub at World Plaza in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City, of which 500 sq.m. are allocated for co-working spaces.
The company said the BGC hub will have 477 work stations, meeting rooms, and a cafe serving coffee and food from Wildflour Cafe + Bakery. It aims to attract entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, as well as corporates.
“Spaces is redefining the way work is done, providing a contemporary, social and inspirational environment with a real focus on community. The site is a perfect fit for Manila, where start-ups and SMEs are growing,” Spaces Philippines Country Manager Lars Wittig was quoted as saying.
Spaces members can also visit its offices around the world. It currently has branches across 25 cities in Europe, United States, Latin-America, Australia and Asia.
“Manila is a city on the rise and a great fit for Spaces. We are very excited to add this beautiful and buzzing city to our international spread and connect our community with Manila,” the statement quoted Spaces cofounder Martijn Roordink as saying.
Spaces was founded in Amsterdam in 2006 and is under the International Workplace Group (IWG), also the parent company of workplace firm Regus. IWG also owns No18, OpenOffice, Basepoint Business Centers and Signature.
IWG is looking to expand further in the Philippines, saying a Spaces branch in Makati is also being planned. — Denise A. Valdez
