Exploring the Texan capital of cool: why your next desk in Austin should be at Spaces.

With Austin’s reputation as the Texan capital of cool firmly established, it was only a matter of time before Spaces joined the party with its striking new corner office at 501 Congress Avenue. Opened in August, Spaces Congress at 5th occupies a modern building in the heart of this bustling city and provides a place to get things done – whatever way you like to work.

Not your ordinary Texan town

Known for its communal atmosphere and laidback lifestyle, it should come as no surprise that Austin is the birthplace of the infamous South by Southwest (SxSW) festival. A cross-cultural pollination of conferences, film, media and music, SxSW is the embodiment of a city where the boundaries blur and the ideas flow – and a very different offering from Dallas, Forth Worth and Plano, destinations where Spaces already has a presence.

The first Spaces in the city, Spaces Congress was conceived as the number-one location for co-working in Austin. Boasting exposed ceilings for a dramatic sense of scale and open floorplans to encourage collaboration and networking, this is a place where creativity is key – and where the buzz that comes with being around other likeminded doers and thinkers is a regular part of the day.

Housed in an A-class building, Spaces Congress comes with a range of options to suit any size of enterprise. From premier office space for big business to meeting rooms for fledgling firms (and breakout areas with plenty of plug sockets), it’s somewhere that can be adapted to suit your needs – and scaled up or down as demand dictates. And if it’s only a postal address that you’re after, the Virtual Office service can provide you with a zip code that means business – plus mail-handling and telephone-handling courtesy of ultra-professional, get-things-done Spaces staff. High-speed Wi-Fi keeps you connected throughout the property so, whether it’s a conf call with investors or a catch-up with your team, you’ll always be online-ready. And when it’s time to down tools for the evening, the community rooftop patio makes the perfect plinth from which to survey the city below (drink in hand).

Easy access in austin

Easy access is another factor in the building’s favour. Whether it’s two wheels, four or more you prefer, Spaces Congress has you covered. On the atrium level, there’s bike storage for those into pedal power – plus showers and lockers to ensure you start your day fresh and with somewhere to stash your stuff. Structured parking below the building provides a super-convenient option for drivers, who can simply roll up at work and forget about wasting time searching for a spot to leave their ride. And the central location means most public transport is easy to reach, too: just a block away from the 150 6th Congress Bus Stop and a 15-minute walk from the Downtown Light Rail Station, it’s almost impossible to be late.

Transport links aside, being at the centre of things also means there’s a lot going on right on the doorstep. Should you need a change of scenery, the city’s best bars and restaurants will make sure you never go hungry (or thirsty), and the luxury stores that populate the neighbourhood are guaranteed to satisfy even the most committed shopaholic. With the Mexic-Arte Museum and the Museum of the Weird also within reaching distance, and Austin’s official motto as the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ very much in evidence (it has the biggest number of music venues per capita), entertainment comes naturally here.

As the Spaces brand continues to expand across the USA, Austin is a natural fit. Cool, creative and above all collaborative, this is coworking the Spaces Congress way.