Exploring the Concept of Space-as-a-Service and Its Impact on Businesses
Redefining workplaces, landlords, and user experiences in the evolving business landscape
The Evolution of Workspaces: From Pandemic Shift to Hybrid Solutions
With hindsight, we can see the pandemic as an unintentional workplace experiment that catalyzed the future of flexible work entirely. Businesses were confronted with the challenge of managing remote teams which prompted leaders to reevaluate their workspace requirements from the ground up.
A Paradigm Not So New, Yet Increasingly Relevant
While the concept of coworking might not be novel, its significance has accelerated over the past half-decade. The shift in demand within the commercial real estate sector has steered it away from conventional leasing structures. And in response, commercial landlords and property developers have embraced the coworking model, which offers unparalleled flexibility, top-tier amenities, and sustainably focused design.
Established players in the coworking and serviced office domain have already made their mark. Companies like Servcorp (founded in 1978), Regus (established in 1989), WeWork (founded in 2010), and Industrious (launched in 2013) have firmly solidified their presence. This trend is exemplified across the board, with over 170,000 square meters of Flexible Office Space available for rent from more than 100 Coworking Operators throughout Australia.
Decoding Space-as-a-Service: A Shift in Real Estate Dynamics
As defined by Google:
Space-as-a-service (SPaaS) signifies a fundamental change in how the commercial real estate industry delivers products and services to tenants, transforming commercial landlords from mere rent collectors into service providers.
Meeting the Shifting Demand: Reimagining Workspaces
In the realm of flexible office brokerage, numerous businesses transitioning from long-term leases have opted for coworking spaces. Their primary criteria include:
- Short-term leases spanning 3, 6, or 12 months
- Flexibility to scale the office size as needed
- Cost-effectiveness
- Satellite offices catering to geographically dispersed staff
- Ready-to-use office setups
The Impact on Supply
The concept of Space-as-a-Service triggers several transformative effects:
- Landlords evolve from rent-centric figures to providers of comprehensive services
- Physical spaces evolve into 'smart' entities powered by future-focussed design and architecture
- Property Managers take on a more vital role as they curate and orchestrate the user experience
- Delivering an exceptional user experience hinges on the synergy between data, cutting-edge technology, and genuine human interaction.
In Conclusion
The Space-as-a-Service revolution is reshaping how businesses view and utilize commercial real estate. The pandemic may have acted as a catalyst, but the drive toward flexible, user-centric workspaces is now a definitive trend.
As commercial landlords transition into service providers and physical spaces evolve into smart environments, the synergy between technology, data, and human interaction becomes paramount. In this landscape, Property Managers emerge as crucial orchestrators of the user experience, cementing the shift towards a more flexible and dynamic future of work.
Find a Flexible Office Today
Search in Sydney
Private Office for up to 22 People with Meeting Room
383 George Street Sydney
Open Office Work Desks for a team of 10 pax
Level 3, 346 Kent Street Sydney
Enterprise Suite for up to 30 Desks | 300sqm
Level 3, 346 Kent Street Sydney
Private Offices in Sydney
702, 171 Clarence Street Sydney
Private Office for up to 18 People
32 York Street York Street Sydney
10 Person Serviced Office
Level 3, 55 Pyrmont Bridge Road Pyrmont
Search in Melbourne
Half Floor - 45 Desks Private Office Space
525 Collins Street Melbourne
Internal Private Office for up to 16 People in T&G Building
161 Collins Street Melbourne
Private Office of up to 46 People | Approximately 348 sqm
1, 121 King Street Melbourne
40 Person Office Desks with 2 Executive Offices and 3 Dedicated Phone Booths
222 Exhibition Street Melbourne
25 Person External Private Office
Level 14, 333 Collins Street Melbourne
External Private Office for up to 14 team members
Level 3, 530 Collins Street Melbourne
Search in Brisbane
External Private Office for up to 16 People
260 Queen Street Brisbane
Private Office for up to 24 People with Breakout Area
123 Eagle Street Brisbane
16 Person External Private Office
200 Adelaide Street Brisbane
External Private Office for up to 10 People
260 Queen Street Brisbane
28 people huge Private Office, with lockable manager office near Brisbane CBD, Free parking & WiFi
G3, 17 Gould Road Herston
10 Person Private Office Available - Internal
111 Eagle Street Brisbane
Search in Perth
External Private Office for up to 10 People
L28, 140 Saint Georges Terrace Perth
External Private Office for up to 14 people with city views
197 Saint Georges Terrace Perth
22 Desk Private Office with Internal Meeting Room and Manager's Suite in Perth
152 Saint Georges Terrace Perth
Private Office for up to 16 People
152 Saint Georges Terrace Perth
Private office for up to 15 people
37 Saint Georges Terrace Perth
Search in Adelaide
19 Person Window Office
12 Pirie Street Adelaide
10 Person Serviced Office
Wotso Adelaide, 217 Flinders Street Adelaide
10 Person Private Suite
12 Pirie Street Adelaide
External Private Office for up to 10 People
89 Pirie Street Adelaide
We'll help find the perfect office for your hybrid workforce
As specialist brokers in the flexible office market, Rubberdesk is across all the options, offers and availability. We have real time pricing for thousands of spaces listed by hundreds of providers to help find your next office.
It's EASY, FAST and FREE to use Rubberdesk.
Start by telling us what you need.
We'll give you a call back with a bespoke shortlist of options to discuss.
Or give the experts a call 1300 433 757
