The Commons York Street Coworking Offices – Sydney
Foolscap Studio designed The Commons’ new coworking space at 32 York Street, Sydney, blending historic charm with modern amenities for a vibrant entrepreneurial environment.
The Commons, Australia’s leading provider of premium coworking spaces, has just opened its newest location at 32 York Street in the heart of Sydney’s central business district. Designed by award-winning architecture firm Foolscap Studio, the 3,260 square meter, 577-person capacity space is the latest design-driven addition to The Commons’ rapidly growing workspace portfolio, with thirteen locations now across Melbourne and Sydney.
Located just a five-minute walk from Wynyard and Town Hall stations, the new Commons puts members in the center of Sydney’s entrepreneurial energy. Elevating the historic Johnsons Temperance Hotel site, transforming it into an amenity-rich destination that resonates with its storied past while embracing modernity.
Established in 1879, the iconic landmark once served as a vibrant public house, offering diverse spaces for hospitality, socialising, and gatherings – mirroring the community based ethos of The Commons.
Though the music rooms, acoustically treated working spaces and market kitchens may be modern interpretations of the classic office, Winteridge states that it’s just as important to feel a sense of pride in your environment.
Standout amenities elevating the workspace experience include a music room outfitted with plush furnishings and a piano, a sophisticated library lounge stocked with a vast book and magazine collection, a versatile event space for launches, workshops, networking and more, an outdoor deck with lush greenery for open-air breaks, a robust wellness program featuring yoga, meditation and fitness classes, as well as fully-equipped end-of-trip facilities with showers and lockers.
Securing such a substantial occupancy level before doors even open from notable clients such as Hootsuite, Vinyl Group,MetrixLab and Travelport, it’s evident that there is strong demand for The Commons’ offering.
Now with thirteen locations across Melbourne and Sydney, the coworking brand’s total flexible workspace is 52,000 sqm. This continued growth highlights the company’s ability to attract businesses in a challenging market, setting a promising foundation for the continued success.
Design: Foolscap Studio
Photography: Tom Ferguson
