Work has changed… has your office caught up?
Not long ago, work meant cubicles, strip lights, bad coffee, and the hum of a printer.
Now? You’ve got options.
Coworking spaces, especially the good ones, are changing how we think about work, life, and the space in between.
They’re not just offices. They’re part café, part community, part catalyst for creativity.
So, What Is a Third Space?
Your first space is home. Your second is the office. The third? That’s everything else — and that’s where coworking shines.
It’s where you get a change of scenery, a sense of rhythm and actual human interaction.
67% of workers globally say third spaces improve their mental health and work–life balance. → JLL Workplace Report (2024)
Coworking = Community
Remote work gave us freedom. It also gave us… cabin fever.
Coworking offers connection without the politics.
84% of coworkers feel more motivated and 89% say they’re just happier → Deskmag Global Coworking Survey (2023)*
And it’s not just freelancers. You’ll find startup teams, creatives, consultants, designers, and even big brands — all sharing space, ideas, and snacks (someone always brings banana bread).
Structure Without the Stress
A good coworking space gives you:
- Proper coffee
- Reliable Wi-Fi
- Meeting rooms for big ideas
- Quiet corners for deep focus
- Lounge space for mid-afternoon slumps
60% of UK companies now offer hybrid or flexible setups. → JLL Future of Work Survey (2023)
So if you’re still whispering on Zoom from your spare room… you’re not alone.
Cross-Pollination = Innovation
Here’s where it gets interesting…
Coworking brings together people from different backgrounds, industries, and skill sets.
That diversity of thought? It’s powerful.
Working near people from other industries boosts creativity. → Harvard Business Review
Think of it as casual collaboration. Zero pressure. Big impact.
Not Just for Creatives
Forget the stereotypes — beanbags, ping pong, kombucha on tap.
Today, 45% of UK enterprise companies use coworking as part of their workspace strategy. → The Instant Group (2024)
Why? Because it works. It keeps people:
- Engaged
- Energised
- Flexible
And let’s be honest — the ‘traditional office’ hasn’t been cool since about 1999.
What’s the Hybrid Model?
A hybrid third space gives you the best of both worlds:
- The professionalism and tools of a traditional office
- The people, flexibility, and purpose of a modern community
That’s the future of work and when you get it right, it doesn’t feel like work at all.
Try 1 Mill Street for a Day
We built 1 Mill Street to be more than desks and Wi-Fi.
It’s a community of entrepreneurs, creatives, remote teams, freelancers, coffee lovers, dreamers, and doers — all under one roof.
Try 1 Mill Street for a day – email Cat at catherine@1millstreet.com to book your day.
References
- JLL (2024) – Workplace wellbeing and third spaces bit.ly/jll-wellbeing
- Deskmag (2023) – Global Coworking Survey bit.ly/deskmag23
- JLL (2023) – Future of Work: UK Survey bit.ly/jll-fow
- Harvard Business Review (2014) – Workspaces That Move People bit.ly/hbr-workspaces
- The Instant Group (2024) – Flexible Workspace Market Report bit.ly/instantgroup2024