Hub Australia opens first skyscraper coworking space, Hub Parliament Station in Melbourne
Hub Australia, Australia’s largest privately owned coworking provider, has opened its third Melbourne CBD coworking space, Hub Parliament Station.
Located at 1 Nicholson Street in the ICI House, also known as the Orica Building, Hub Parliament Station totals 2,757 sqm across three levels (levels 16, 17 and 18)
Hub Parliament Station will accommodate over 500 members with MitchelLake Group, ClearPoint Counsel and The Bravery Trust each leasing space at the coworking site.'
The newly opened location is Hub Australia’s sixth, with its footprint now totalling 23,000 sqm across Australia.
ICI House was constructed in 1958 and considered one of Australia’s first skyscrapers with this year marking its 60th anniversary.
Designed by Bates Smart, the space underwent a multi-million dollar refurbishment to create a coworking space with Palm Spring-like influences
Over five tonne of custom breezeblocks are used throughout, in screens, walls and joinery, referencing the existing concrete waffle slab and ground floor lobby brickwork.
Hub Parliament Station offers its members access to a range of workspaces including bespoke offices for up to 14 people, private offices, open plan dedicated and flexible desks, break out areas, high-tech meeting and event spaces.
Additional amenities include a fully serviced café operated by Hub Australia’s dedicated in-house hospitality team, large serviced meeting rooms, member kitchen and lounge, fitness space, end-of-trip facilities with towel service, parent and wellness rooms.
A media studio is also made available to all members which includes a full suite of podcasting equipment as well as the latest in Virtual Reality equipment.
