Love Your Work!

WORKING REMOTELY FROM THE COAST HAS BECOME EVEN MORE APPEALING SINCE MEISHA STRYKOWSKI OPENED THE STUDIO.CO, A SUPER-STYLISH CO-WORKING HUB IN KINCUMBER.

THE STUDIO.CO | CO-WORKING, MEETING & PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

The first thing you notice when you enter the light and airy Studio.Co building is a very subtle, fresh smell – perhaps not surprising considering that founder Meisha Strykowski is the businesswoman behind fragrance company Cocolux Australia. Meisha is also a talented graphic designer who taught herself CAD programming to design the fitout of The Studio.Co, a former warehouse that’s been renovated from the ground up.

It’s a remarkable space that features 40 custom-made desks in separate areas, adjustable curved privacy screens, a Zoom room, private meeting rooms, a large breakout lounge area that can be used for everything from product launches to private events, and a huge photographic studio. There is a fully equipped kitchen – tea, coffee and biscuits are complimentary – and the beautifully designed bathroom facilities include a shower room that would be quite at home in the finest contemporary boutique hotel.

“An enormous level of effort went into the redesign of the warehouse,” says Meisha. “The Studio.Co is probably the only co-working hub in the country that’s furnished with travertine desks and tables! The effect is to produce that Wow feeling when you walk in; people feel pumped to come and work here, and when you feel good about where you work your productivity and creativity increase.”

The curved furnishings, natural finishes, neutral colours and indoor plants are part of the overall biophilic design, which is a philosophy of connecting people with nature inside that’s been found to improve physical and psychological wellbeing.

“Co-working hubs aren’t new – there are plenty in all major cities around the world – but remote and hybrid working arrangements have boomed since covid,” Meisha explains. “The demographics on the Coast have also changed enormously over the past few years and The Studio.Co is the first city-style collaborative working hub on the Coast that caters to professionals from a variety of industries who need flexible work conditions.

“We offer a range of flexible packages, from casual one-day visits to dedicated desks that you can set up how you like and that you don’t share. There are no long-term contracts, which means you can quickly upsize or downsize your arrangements as your working life changes.

“Commercial office leases are usually three years and then you have the fitout costs; here, everything is set up so you can get down to business straight away. We provide internet, printers, large computer monitors, cleaning services and a lovely environment! The huge outdoor courtyard is another major drawcard,” Meisha says, “and there’s plenty of on and off-site parking.”

Casual VISITS & BOOKINGS

STUDIO DAY PASS Casual day visit - $45+GST

STUDIO 10 PASS PACK 10 x day passes - $400+GST

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - $80+GST per hour

EVENT & MEETING STUDIO - $110+GST per hour

MEETING ROOM (6 Person) - $30+GST per hour

MEETING POD (4 Person) - $20+GST per hour

Coworking PLANS

Studio NOMAD

8 Days Per Month Plan - $240+GST per month. Pick and choose, use up in a block or spread your eight days over the month. As a Studio Nomad member, you’ll have the flexibility to access The Studio.Co’s facilities on weekdays that suit you.

Studio ALL ACCESS

Unlimited Weekday Hot Desk Plan - $350+GST per month. While you might not have a fixed desk, as a Studio All Access member you’ll have hot desk access anytime Monday to Friday to the co-working studios and facilities.

Studio RESIDENT

Solo or Team* Dedicated Desk Plan - $500+GST per month Your own dedicated partitioned desk to set up how you like. Keep it for yourself or share and take turns on days with members of your team*. Benefits include 24-hour access, seven days a week and lockable storage.

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