OpenSpace will be CLOSED for the Easter Holiday weekend on both Saturday, April 3 & Sunday, April 4.
During this two-day break, we will be accomplishing some spring cleaning and renovating.
One of the tasks will be to apply IdeaPaint in one or more of the Work Studios. This IdeaPaint turns the wall into a dry-erase surface! How cool is that?!? Now your creativity and collaboration will be even more innovative as you write it and share it on the wall!
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Yes we can.
We wanted to let you know we have been listening to your concerns about where to have a private phone conversation while working in OpenSpace. We are hearing you and we are investigating some creative options to remedy the situation. We fully understand that some conversations are not for all ears.
In the interim, until we can implement the solution(s), here are some tips on where to take and make those calls:
• Please feel free to use any of the 3 Work Studios if they are not already in use or reserved.
• Now that fine weather is unfolding, step outside and catch some rays and fresh air while conducting phone business.
• And if The Forum is not heavily occupied or hosting an event, this area can be a fine place for some cell phone action.
As plans on design and construction for more private telephone conversations become firm, we will be sharing these details with you.
Again, we thank you for your feedback, thoughts, and patience.
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Wish you could leave your gear at OpenSpace? Think it would be cool to get your mail at OpenSpace? Secure your very own locker now.
For Pay-As-You-Go Members, it is only $25/month for a locker big enough to easily hold your laptop, books, papers, and most anything you do not want to lug around. And mail service is included! When you receive mail at OpenSpace, one of the Concierges will slide your mail through a slot in your locker. Voila. Snail mail at your fingertips.
For Unlimited Members, while supplies last, the locker is included in your plan. No extra cost for you to store your stuff and receive your mail at OpenSpace.
Currently, the lockers are positioned on the South Side. Next time you’re in OpenSpace, go and check them out. Test them out to see if all your work items fit. To make it officially yours, just talk to the Concierge on duty. Pick your locker and get your key. It’s that easy.
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It’s pretty cool to see months of hard work and research coming to fruition. We said we’ll be open by fall, and that’s still the case! A few highlights to share…
Construction
Construction is well under way. Martin Horn, Inc. and their expert team of sub-contractors have been in the space doing all of the framing, core-drilling, ceiling work, electrical and plumbing. As soon as that’s under wraps, they’ll begin all of the drywall. In the meantime, we have some pretty cool local vendors working on polygal panels, glasswork, carpet, paint and much more. Check out the latest Flickr album for construction photos: http://bit.ly/2iZBrT.
Furniture
We have researched extensively and traveled far to find just the right furniture to suit our space. We have over 6,000 square feet of completely open office space to outfit with furniture that encourages work and collaboration. And we found the perfect 8’ x 5’ tables! Think expansive work area with integrated power. We’re also going to showcase some cool Steelcase products that encourage creative, comfortable collaboration. We’ll also have several conferencing options, including a large conference room that seats 14-16, bar height collaborative areas with dual LCD screens for workpairing, and low casual seating for brainstorming. More to come, but we’ll be ready to take reservations on these rooms as soon as the sign-up process is finalized.
Registration
The website and registration process are currently being finalized and we aim to have both up and live by the end of the month.
User Survey
There are plenty of details to work out during the last couple of months. We’re relying on our local friends and community to help provide feedback on important details like scheduling and hours. Look for a survey to be sent out in the next couple of weeks. This survey will enable you to provide us with all of your ideas about OpenSpace and how it will best work for you.
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Thanks to everyone who came out last night! A tour and Q&A at the new building included a 3-D modeling of the new space provided by Jeff Bushman and Natalie Feaver of Bushman Dreyfus Architects. We concluded with drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the X-Lounge, just a quick walk down the street. Click here for photos of the event.
With construction just about to begin in the space, it’s exciting to imagine what we’ll be doing in the fall. With an autumn opening, we’re hoping the space will be buzzing with Charlottesville’s finest professionals!
So, the next biggest announcement is soon to come. We’re finalizing options for both the memberships and conference room spaces and hope to announce both pricing and sign-up within the month.
In the meantime, we’ll see you at all the local gatherings in the coming months: TweetUps, First Wednesdays, beCamp, CBIC Awards and AMA.
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