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Six 75” Digital/Dynamic Display throughout the shopping center with USB charging stations.

The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso receives 8,000,000 visitors throughout the year.

face to face but, for many, they now have no place to do it. Working Capitol is that place.

There are options at Working Capitol. A virtual office provides you a business address and access to the conference room. A work spot gives you a seat at a community table and access to Working Capitol amenities. A dedicated workspace gives you your own desk and a place to store your items. Then there are private offices and private suites for those businesses who want a long-term solution (and lease). Along with that comes other amenities such as a coffee bar, a restaurant next door, and probably the most impressive one is the beautiful design of the

interior of this space. Of course, it would be architects who developed it.

So, in addition to being utilitarian, the space is oozing with aesthetically pleasing design and respect to its historic preservation and original structure. Once the architects de-layered the building, they uncovered original brick (stamped “made in Mexico”) now exposed and the original arches inside were also kept intact. A mesh of materials such as glass, metal, concrete, and wood all come alive inside the open-air concept. Old and new work together beautifully with the addition of 100-year-old factory windows bought at auction and masonry and tiles from Guadalajara for the taqueria. “People crave authenticity,” said Chris. “So much is synthetic.” Regional modern eclectic? Whatever you call the design, it comes together in a way that seems natural with a flow that’s indescribable until you step inside. To complete the shared space, Working Capitol has a Salt + Honey Express Coffee Bar for much needed caffeine to accomplish your work. For sustenance, in the middle of the day, Taconeta shares the space next door. But this is bigger than coffee, muffins, and tacos. “The cafe and restaurant creates a space for chance encounters,” said Rida. “The theory is that you will be able to collaborate for new projects.”

Even after being delayed due to the pandemic, Taconeta opened in July. Luckily, a walk-up take-out window was built into the design and has become their main source of business. Owners Alejandro Burunda and Daniel Fox, both have interesting backgrounds just like Chris and Rida. It is no wonder they are a collaboration—“four” peas in a pod. Alejandro and Daniel, native El Pasoans, moved back home from Austin after getting a taste of the food industry in the “weirdest” place in Texas. Alejandro, owner of the International Bar downtown, was itching to open a taqueria and happened to drive by the “for sale” sign at the old El Paso Import Company location. One inquiry led to a lease at the location and a partnership that makes this little restaurant next to Working Capitol a match made in heaven. The flavor of these tacos and the toppings are one-of-akind but the signature taste comes from the masa the tortillas are made from. “The masa