Discover Workshop17
Africa’s best co-working space
An award-winning co-working space provider, Workshop17 has been pioneering the concept of flexible workspaces in Africa since 2012. Over the years, the company has won various awards, including Best Co-working Space at the 2022 Global Startup Awards and Best Global Co-working Brand in 2020, and has continued to expand its footprint across the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces. There are currently 7 tried and tested locations in South Africa and 2 others in Mauritius.
Workshop17 Mauritius leverages 10 years of experience in the co-working space industry to respond to the needs of companies, teams and individuals since July 2022 at Les Fascines, Moka Smart City, and in the very near future at The Precinct, Grand Baie. The performance and productivity of members are fuelled through flexible 24/7 work and meeting spaces that help them tap into a community of peers to grow their networks while feeling at home.
The history of Workshop17
Workshop17 was founded by Paul Keursten and Mark Seftel, who share a passion for developing strong business and entrepreneurial communities. They wanted to create elegant and comfortable spaces to help all kind of workers and businesses work productively and connect with other like-minded people.
The company’s vision is to provide solutions for the new normal and enhance productivity with a combination of the home, the corporate office and third spaces. Workshop17 endeavours to create workspaces that are:
Flexible with the right environment to grow, shrink and adapt to changing needs without being tied to long-term commitments.
Friction-free with everything required to be productive, and hassle-free to enable clients and members to concentrate on what they want to achieve.
Comfortable to ensure ergonomic and beautiful spaces, with a variation of seating and work solutions.
Engaging with interesting connections and networking opportunities.
Technologically advanced with corporate-grade audio-visual and ICT facilities. Workshop17 has also developed a proprietary software platform to manage all aspects of flexible work spaces, from bookings to memberships, access control, internet access, wallets and networking.
The co-founders launched their first coworking space in Maboneng, halfway between Soweto and Sandton in Johannesburg. Workshop17 V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, followed in 2015. Two years later, the opening of Workshop17 West Street, Sandton Central marked the start of the brand’s joint venture with Growthpoint Properties. Two locations, Workshop17 Tabakhuis, Paarl, and Workshop17 Firestation, Rosebank were added in 2018. Workshop17 Kloof Street also opened in 2019 in Cape Town.
Workshop17’s extensive portfolio of high-quality, affordable and collaborative work spaces – which are expected to grow to 10 in 2022 – now host over 2,000 members and 500 SMEs, freelancers, nomadic workers and a growing number of corporates, with more locations in the pipeline.
The company has its sights set on opening new coworking spaces in other cities and African countries, including two locations in Mauritius.
Introduction to the Mauritian market
The expansion of the Workshop17 footprint in Mauritius is the outcome of a privileged partnership with ENL Property, a reliable and trusted player in the property market in Mauritius. Together, they bring the finest co-working and flexible office solutions in Africa to Mauritius.
Spearheaded by the Managing Director, Adam Dembovsky, Workshop17 Mauritius began its operations in July 2022. The company’s first location on the island opened at Les Fascines, within Vivéa Business Park, in Moka Smart City. To date, some 140 members, including Turbine, Lean Search, KonekTwa, Stonehage, Fleeti, Rocket School and HEC Paris are part of an inclusive ecosystem of businesses and entrepreneurs enjoying a beautiful, contemporary setting that balances well-being and productivity.
A second, 2,500+ m² Workshop17 Mauritius location will be available by early 2023 at The Precinct, in the North of the island. This first-class office building is conveniently situated at the entrance of Grand Baie. A number of other locations will be set up in key strategic nodes across the island.
Workshop17 Mauritius is driven by the ambitious vision to make an impact in terms of co-working design and technology in order to provide clients with an unprecedented, fully managed flexible workspace solution. Additionally, it enhances the country’s position as a preferred location for both foreign and domestic companies to start operations, grow and even hire digital nomads and remote workers.
Workshop17 Mauritius solutions
Workshop17 Mauritius genuinely cares about the members they work with and places them at the heart of its concept and offering. There are custom solutions according to specific member requirements, whether individuals, teams or enterprises.
The co-working spaces available, including meeting rooms, hot desks and private offices, are designed for everyone and anyone who wants to be part of the global hybrid working trend and make use of the perks of being Workshop17 Mauritius members.
