Co-working spaces designed to help businesses grow
When the original wool mill was built in Brunswick in the 1930s, no one would have guessed that almost 100 years later Melbourne’s North Food Group sponsor John Kallitsas would turn it into a top of the range, environmentally sustainable co-working and events space.
After seeing the opportunity to harness its industrial architecture of exposed brick and high-beamed ceilings, John set out to create an interactive space that looked beyond COVID-19, adjusting to the new ways people would be working into the 21st century.
John, who is a major supporter of a number of not-for-profit organisations and key events dedicated to supporting small business in Australia, said he knew it was important to think long term about the future of work post-pandemic.
“When I decided to repurpose this wonderful building as a business centre I knew we had to think long term about the ways that people would be working post-pandemic, well into the mid-21st century. That meant being very high tech and environmentally sustainable. It meant offering our tenants complete autonomy, and a ready-to-go space, so that they could focus 100% on their business, not their building. It also meant that we had to be able to manage the space cost effectively so we could offer our tenants great value. ” he said.
“The way we work and communicate has changed significantly in the past year. Through necessity, we’ve learned to adapt and discover new ways of working that allow us to be more effective. Achieving this balance is crucial to businesses succeeding in achieving their goals, enabling business continuity and growth in the current economy.”
The Wool Mill Centre is a socially responsible hub that promotes environmental responsibility with state-of-the-art co-working spaces. Its mission is to provide an environment that allows businesses to connect and grow in a safe and secure space, that is both local and accessible 24/7, meeting the individual needs of businesses. Located 15 minutes from the city centre, it combines premium, light-filled workspaces with high tech and environmentally sustainable practices.
Planned and opened in 2020 (which is an impressive feat in itself), The Wool Mill Centre is home to a number of thriving local businesses, including award winning salary packaging specialists SalaryMasters.
“Whether you are a freelancer or a small to medium business, the Wool Mill Centre has a workspace that provides access to all the features you would expect from a large corporate office,” John says.
The space includes:
- Electronic contactless access
- Flexible working | 24/7
- CovidSafe work practices
- Meeting Rooms
- Private offices
- Kitchen and lunchroom facilities
- Fully air-conditioned
- FTP free Internet
- 24/7 printing access
- Safe & secure premises
- Free all day on street parking
- Bicycle rack, change room & shower facilities
With 10 dedicated office spaces available, catering for between 2 – 6 people and varying from 16.35m2 – 30.60m2, the options for co-working spaces are both flexible, versatile and not to mention stylish!
With an eye firmly on the future, John and the Wool Mill Centre are changing the way we work, connect and interact in this ‘new normal’ workscape.
To find out more about the Wool Mill Centre go to: www.woolmillcentre.com.au | book a tour | or call 1300 303 357.
