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WeWork competitor Convene is still growing, and unique spaces like its 5th Ave location in New York prove it offers something differenthttps://www.businessinsider.in/slideshows/miscellaneous/wework-competitor-convene-is-still-growing-and-unique-spaces-like-its-5th-ave-location-in-new-york-prove-it-offers-something-different/slidelist/71855449.cms2019-11-01T18:45:57+05:30

WeWork competitor Convene is still growing, and unique spaces like its 5th Ave location in New York prove it offers something different

Nov 1, 2019, 18:45 IST

The Fifth Ave location spans 4 floors and 116,000 square feet.

It has 3 boardrooms that can accommodate up to 20 people each.

Working and meeting spaces are separated, with a shared gallery space.

LiVigne told Business Insider that Convene is one of the "lowest density" coworking spaces in NY, so tenants have "room to breath."

LiVigne told Business Insider during the tour that companies renting from Convene can have rooms specified to fit their needs, after a consultation to see the options.

Some tenants want to fit as many desks in as possible, while others prioritize comfortable furniture and don't want to feel crowded.

According to LiVigne, one of the things that makes Convene stand out in the coworking world is the unique design of the space.

The coworking spaces are "not cookiecutter," according to LiVigne. Each location has a unique theme based on the space and its history. This Convene location's theme is "Inhabit the frame."

The theme continues throughout the space, even into phone booths.

Light fixtures and other details are unique to each building as well, and work to continue the theme.

Plants are placed throughout the space for a "natural element," and all private space is on the window line, so there are no interior suites.

WiFi extends to the terrace, so Convene tenants can also work outside.

This office has some midcentury elements like a sunken workspace, while the One Liberty Plaza office, for example, is steel themed.

LiVigne said that Convene "takes the friction out of the workday," with on-site amenities like a primary care provider and workout studio.

The Hydra studio brings in trainers to lead classes that tenants can use throughout the day.

Workout equipment is available at any time.

The women's locker room next to the workout area was particularly impressive.

Blow dryers, hair products, and other offerings actually make it feasible to return to work after a workout. LiVigne said that perks like this work for "busy professionals who barely have time to leave the office."

The bathroom had massive showers, plus a sauna. LiVigne pointed out that one of the perks of a coworking space is that employees at small companies have access to perks that they oftentimes wouldn't elsewhere.

Each Convene location has a barista and full kitchen with a daily chef special. Meals can be delivered directly to your desk.

And of course, there's kombucha on tap.

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