First of all, I think I seriously need to go to Spain as a matter of urgency. As in seriously need to go. I seem to be posting about interiors from Spain quite regularly. More regularly than any other country. [I think.] So if that’s not a sign that I need to get my ass over there, then I don’t know what is.Second thing is this – how crazy OBSESSED am I with old buildings? Is this is starting to get boring for you guys? I hope not. Because I find beautiful old buildings so incredibly precious. They are a diminishing asset and I love seeing them repurposed in ways where their characters are preserved, showcased and celebrated. Which brings me to this interior. Check it out. Seriously handsome space, right? Located in Mardid, this old warehouse was barely touched, the new interior was hardly “designed” – it was rather used as a stage set for a dramatic workspace with oodles of character. But wait, it gets even better. Hub Offices are set up as a social enterprise with an ambition to inspire and support imaginative and enterprising initiatives for a better world. The Hub is a global community of people from every profession, background and culture working at ‘new frontiers’ to tackle the world’s most pressing social, cultural and environmental challenges.We believe that there is no absence of good ideas in the world. The problem is a crisis of access, scale, resources and impact. So it felt vital to create places around the world for accessing space, resources, connections, knowledge, experience and investment. We’ve been working across four continents, and 12 cities to create places for people who change things. This is the ambition. We set out to create places that borrow from the best of a member’s club, an innovation agency, a serviced office and a think-tank to create a very different kind of innovation environment. Places with all the tools and trimmings needed to grow and develop new ventures. Places to access experience, knowledge, finance and markets. And above all, places for experience and encounter, full of diverse people doing amazing things. We call these places Hubs. In many ways we’re just getting started. And we’d like you to be part of it.Completed back in 2009, Hub Offices measure 310sqm in total. The space was fitted out on a reasonably modest budget of €220K (just under $300K AUD).Anyway, can you just image throwing a party in this space. Nice.I think I’m in love. Extreme kind of love. [Images courtesy of ch+qs arquitectosvia arch daily.]Share the love:FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPinterest 9 Responses Kirsty January 21, 2011 I’m with you Dana – I think it is one of my favourite posts of yours so far! Reply Ben January 21, 2011 You’re right – it’s beautiful!I too need to visit Spain!!! ARG, so much coolmess there!!! The Hub concept sounds like a great idea! Reply SW January 21, 2011 Not boring at all, loving the beauty and unique characteristics. Keep em’ coming Reply Sarah-Jane January 21, 2011 Gorgeous! Looks like a very chilled out and creative space. Anyone seen anything similar in Aus? Reply Tweets that mention yellowtrace blog » Hub Offices In Madrid | ch+qs Arquitectos.: -- Topsy.com January 21, 2011 […] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Marty Portier, Dana Hughes. Dana Hughes said: More old building love. Hub Offices In Madrid by ch+qs Arquitectos. http://bit.ly/fpd7Kr […] Reply yellowtrace January 21, 2011 Thanks guys. Real proof that old buildings hardly need anything done to them to become amazing spaces to inhabit. SJ – if I find a place similar to this in Australia, I’ll be moving in. Pronto! x Reply Kylie January 21, 2011 All I can say is WOW!!! Reply Cherry January 23, 2011 Bright, comfortable, clean and beautiful…if I had to be in an office, I’d pick this one Reply HUBflat Coworking Space in Madrid by CH+QS Arquitectos. October 29, 2014 […] Related Post: Hub Offices In Madrid | Ch+Qs Arquitectos. […] ReplyLeave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ
Kirsty January 21, 2011 I’m with you Dana – I think it is one of my favourite posts of yours so far! Reply
Ben January 21, 2011 You’re right – it’s beautiful!I too need to visit Spain!!! ARG, so much coolmess there!!! The Hub concept sounds like a great idea! Reply
SW January 21, 2011 Not boring at all, loving the beauty and unique characteristics. Keep em’ coming Reply
Sarah-Jane January 21, 2011 Gorgeous! Looks like a very chilled out and creative space. Anyone seen anything similar in Aus? Reply
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yellowtrace January 21, 2011 Thanks guys. Real proof that old buildings hardly need anything done to them to become amazing spaces to inhabit. SJ – if I find a place similar to this in Australia, I’ll be moving in. Pronto! x Reply
Cherry January 23, 2011 Bright, comfortable, clean and beautiful…if I had to be in an office, I’d pick this one Reply
HUBflat Coworking Space in Madrid by CH+QS Arquitectos. October 29, 2014 […] Related Post: Hub Offices In Madrid | Ch+Qs Arquitectos. […] Reply