SOHO OFFICE SPACE – FROM MALTA TO LIMASSOL

SOHO OFFICE SPACE

FROM MALTA

Words by Nicolà Abela Garrett

Thanks to the mushrooming business opportunities across the Mediterranean, seaside towns across this region have become replete with entrepreneurial global expats looking to grow their empires in vibrant (and warmer) environments such as Malta. Two such individuals who’ve not only gone down this path but have also been inspired by it are Michael Steen Pedersen and Kris Jes Petersen, co-owners of SOHO Office Space. Michael and Kris are no strangers to our pages, and their premises are a literal watering hole for the frontier companies in Malta’s thriving industries. We caught up with the Danish duo to get an update on their next venture.

TO LIMASSOL

Since we had last spoken with Michael and Kris, a very bold step has been made in the trajectory of SOHO, specifically to the East of the Med. Michael and Kris were very proud to announce to us the launch of their new office space in the heart of Limassol, transporting their unique coworking experience to Cyprus’ buzzing business centre. Lucky for Limassol, everything that the SOHO community in Malta enjoys, has now landed in Cyprus. From stimulating meeting spaces for project building, to a concierge-standard of serviced offices, to a ball court that caters for basketball and other games, the SOHO brand has now rooted itself in another part of the Mediterranean. Considering how lucrative the SOHO spaces are, and how responsive their tenants have been to these working hubs, it’s no wonder the gentlemen have exported their baby to other pastures with such ease.

Over the coming weeks, the new SOHO Office space in Limassol will be welcoming a prosperous ambience through its doors. Just as the SOHO Office spaces in Malta are home to some of the most dynamic companies and entrepreneurs, so too will the Limassol space gather a cluster of brilliant minds from the iGaming, emerging tech and financial sectors, all under one roof. The SOHO Office space in Limassol will be providing its amazing trademark experience of a joint community within a shared space, all coworking together.

Much like their spaces around the Sliema/St Julian’s and Gżira areas, the SOHO office space in Limassol offers its members a gym, sauna and event space, with the work spaces themselves being open 24/7. Drawing inspiration from their Danish roots, Michael and Kris have gone for a fusion of hygge and understated urbanisation when it comes to their interiors, offering a space that is good for the mind, body and soul. Ever the jet setters, Michael and Kris were intent on recreating the SOHO experience in a similar environment in the Med, and the coast of Cyprus was at the top of their list. They managed to land themselves a prime spot, just a stone’s throw away from the crystal-clear waters of Akrotiri Bay. There seems to be a running theme here of awe-inspiring home-from-home work spaces right by the sea. We’ll take it, and so will Limassol’s business district.

As for the Maltese offices themselves? They are perennially growing and thriving, housing a steady and well-connected community of established brands and companies in a coworking environment. Michael and Kris have a total of 108 offices in their portfolio, all serving over 600 members from more than 200 companies. For those who are into flexible remote working, the spaces provide small desks and offices. All three SOHO buildings have an event space each, with the largest at the Strand holding up to 150 guests per event. The ‘Plug n Play’ way of working here ensures a beneficial work-life balance for the SOHO members, where playtime is just a few doors down from the cubicle, or up on the terrace. Michael is especially fond of the Padel court that’s been installed on their St Julian’s rooftop, which will be opening on the 1st March. The SOHO experience also offers an immensely convenient boutique gym and luxury shower rooms after a hard day’s work. Complementing your gym-at-work lifestyle at SOHO is their in-house catering service, consisting of a wholesome menu of good eats and organic nourishment, all of which can be delivered straight to your workspace in between meetings. But of course, the SOHO experience is all about mingling and building bridges, so resident workers are encouraged to break bread with those from other factions. But there are also plenty of other opportunities for members to make friends, primarily through SOHO Office’s jam-packed calendar of events – from group yoga classes to the coveted monthly get-together that is SOHO Talks. All of this can be managed through the team’s specifically developed app that allows its members to navigate their SOHO workspace.

Whether it’s making their mark in Cyprus or coming up with even more perks for their loyal members, Michael and Kris have certainly changed the office-environment landscape, and they’re definitely not done yet.

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