Long-term retention only happens if your space is financially sustainable in the first place. Smart design isn’t just about flashy finishes or Instagrammable corners – it’s about making sure every square foot is working hard, generating revenue while keeping members happy.

Charlie Moss from Interaction Ltd shares how they approach this through setting metrics early, balancing space types around business models, considering the monetization of meeting/event spaces, balancing commercial and usability needs, smart budgeting and turnaround speeds.

You only get one chance at making a great first impression. And when it coms to coworking, it’s more than just the front desk. Interaction Ltd, shared some photos of their favorite reception areas.

Editor note: While these are all client projects that Interaction is rightly proud of, we’re sharing them as reception area inspiration from some amazing brands like x+why, Runway East and FOUNDRY.

UK design agency Interaction shared an insightful article making the argument for how asset managers can learn valuable lessons from coworking operators who have built successful commercial models through community-building, flexible design, and tenant-focused experiences.

Key tactics that can be borrowed include investing in sustainable design features that can command 7-10% rental premiums, implementing smart building technologies for cost savings and efficiency, and offering flexible lease terms to adapt to market uncertainty. Studies show that a 1-point increase in tenant satisfaction correlates with 8.6% higher lease renewal likelihood and 3-5% increase in annual returns.

As more operators are approached to consider management deals with building owners, the data in this article supports the value proposition experienced brands bring to the table.

Charlie Moss at Interaction shares some notes for CFOs finding themselves with 40k sqft or more of unused office space. Pointing to CBRE and Industrious‘ model for Lever House as a blueprint, the case is made that larger companies could (and should) partner with experiences operators to manage and monetize additional space when it’s not being utilized.

This is an interesting approach, and is the flip-side of the coin to what Tashi Dorjee shared that he’s seeing in APAC – experienced coworking operators offering their solutions and services to the rest of the building as a revenue growth channel.