WeWork opens third Hong Kong location in Taikoo Shing
New York-based WeWork has opened its latest Hong Kong centre in Cityplaza Three, reflecting the third location in the city to become operational in 22 months
WeWork’s third location in Hong Kong taps into themes of community and social interaction through unique design features at a massive 54,000 square foot location in Taikoo Shing, providing work space that can help foster creativity and networking opportunities, according to a company spokesman.
The new centre occupies four floors in Cityplaza Three, an upscale retail and commercial complex owned by Swire Properties.
The monthly rent for a hot desk starts at HK$3,800 (US$484), while the monthly rent of a private office can range between HK$7,600 and HK$142,000, depending on size.
The design of the space stems from the idea of “be like water”, the famous quote by Hong Kong martial arts master Bruce Lee. While customised art pieces and installations don the walls, authentic local photographic elements are ubiquitous, such as neon lights, trams and Cantonese dim sum cuisine.
Taking over four floors of the building and offering more than 1,000 desks, the centre opened in July, featuring WeWork’s first internal staircase and game lounge in Hong Kong.
“The idea behind the internal staircase and the game lounge stems from our idea to encourage further interaction among the community,” says Alan Ai, general manager, WeWork Greater China. “At WeWork, we believe that work is to make a life, not just a living. With that in mind, we strive to create a workplace that provides an experience instead of just an office.”
