New Opening: Chiswick Co-Working and Flex Offices

Save The Date: on the 20th September x+why opens its doors to Chiswick Works. The latest in a series of openings rolled out across the UK to meet the surge in demand for progressive, flexible and wellbeing-focused hybrid office spaces, Chiswick Works boasts a 30,000 sq foot space housing everything from enterprise suites to private desks and co-working.

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Why Chiswick Works So Well

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Floor to ceiling windows provide the perfect vantage point for appreciating the leafy sights that lie just a short walk away from the fashionable Chiswick Highroad. With its extensive array of shops, bars and cafés, Chiswick’s industrial heritage is reflected in its contemporary design features that artfully blend the past with the present.

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In much the same way, the office of the past has evolved almost overnight. In the last year we have rapidly woken up to the impending realities of remote work, health being the real wealth, and the hybrid office of the future that prizes itself on sound economics, adaptability, and resilience.

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Few companies previously considered the extensive role of the physical office space on their business models and forecasts. Beyond being a monthly expense on the balance sheet, the choice of office space, location and contract has demonstrated the potential to make or break a business - with its irrefutable impact on budget, network, employee wellbeing, opportunity and tech.

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Gone are the days of restrictive, bureaucratic processes. The office of today understands that change is the only constant and flexibility means agility. With a variety of monthly rolling contracts available to suit different kinds of needs, there is now less space wastage as your office changes size with you (your company size, not your weight).

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There’s also no need for costly private furnishings, as every space comes fully equipped with everything you could need to stay connected (and sanitised). In fact, smart offices are proving both popular and effective in the fight against the Corona Virus outbreak, with technology facilitating the transition back into work.

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Mobile apps are helping members to check-in or reserve desks at the click of a button, all while being able to view live space occupancy and avoiding unnecessary contact with surfaces. Smart offices also come equipped with some of the most exciting and engaging technology in the space, including interactive boards or facilities that can automatically detect residency and help to save on costs and energy.

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Creative Culture And Community

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While all these features are incredibly exciting, one thing that does deserve a class of its own is the capital of community. The rapid shift into the world of remote work brought many employee benefits including increased flexibility and autonomy and reduced time spent commuting.

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On the one hand, this regenerated local communities as people were able to move away from cities and retreat to greener pastures. On the other hand, the lockdown restrictions and kitchen table laptop sessions left plenty of people feeling isolated, frustrated and disconnected from both humans and adequate technology.

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The hybrid workspace filled the gap for the creative solution that catered to all. Companies were able to keep their central head quarters in the city, while employees simultaneously found solace and refuge in the holistic local co-working spaces closer to home. This created the container for the best of all worlds to come together under the umbrella of choice.

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We all know the benefits of community from fostering a greater sense of wellbeing and belonging, to whipping up inspiration and ideas, while incubating greater connection and meaning in life. What makes the community at X+Why so special though, is its unique and authentic commitment to the Triple Bottom Line in every single one of its homes.

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The Triple Bottom Leverage

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The Triple Bottom Line seeks to serve all of people, planet and progress. There are many that argue that the Friedman model of Capitalism has had its time - based on a reductionist, selfish-gene paradigm that lacks both sustainability and responsibility in its relentless pursuit of exponential growth.

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The John Elkington paradigm acknowledges that a holistic perspective must incorporate the environment and communities on which we rely into its profit models. We are already seeing this in the promotion of the circular economy, over a linear and extractive relationship with the land.

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No network upholds these values better than that of the B Corporation network - considered the gold standard in certification for all of the above. From sustainable buildings and practices, to employee wellbeing, supply chain management and more - x+why received their newfound status as a proud B Corp member this year, passing with flying colours.

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Such a rigorous application process seeks to bring regulation and standardisation to the world of corporate social responsibility and fashionable greenwashing - ensuring that only those who are really doing the walking as opposed to just the talking become accredited.

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While the recent hardships endured by the pandemic have caused disruption and loss to many, we have reason to be hopeful for a brighter future for all. There’s no denying that the past year has resulted in structural changes across the board, the longer term effects of which, still remain to be seen.

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However becoming a part of such a progressive community and network ensures that the tracks are laid to reach positive destinations amidst the sea of uncertainty - guided by a strong set of founding principles, in an environment that best serves all of companies, their employees, and the environment at large.

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Find out if Chiswick Works is where your next home could be and register your interest today

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