Doors open to coworking, wellness concept: a first for Alexandria
Monday, November 16, 2020, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA An artfully renovated historic property introduces a modern era of coworking to Old Town as The Loop at 215 opens its doors to help companies work better, be better, and do better through serviced private offices and open flex workspaces.
Companies, solo entrepreneurs, and remote workers have their choice of flexible options with private offices and suites, open work areas, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, shared lounges and kitchen, even an outdoor courtyard with private work cabanas – literally, a breath of fresh air. As a cutting-edge opportunity for coworking space members, The Loop hosts an onsite, professionally-engineered podcast studio – the first in the D.C. area.
Centrally located in Alexandria, The Loop allows people to bike or walk to work without having to cross a bridge into Washington, D.C., and companies can nimbly scale up or down without long-term commitments and concerns over a fluctuating economy. As small and mid-sized businesses (80% of the commercial real estate market) prioritize attracting and retaining top talent, The Loop is a timely customer-oriented solution.
The Loop @ 215 property has been developed by Braddock Commercial Real Estate and built by Pizzano Construction. The historic property has housed local businesses since 1897, including a grocery store, Alexandria Laundry Company, Southern Dry Cleaning and Chec Soda and Refrigeration. Acquired by Braddock in November 2018, the property’s extensive renovation and repurposing fall under the expertise of Spaces Design Studio of Fredericksburg, Workplace Studio of Arlington Heights, IL, and Contxure Architecture of Herndon, Virginia.
The space will be powered by 25N Coworking: an established coworking space brand that designs, operates, and consults on coworking spaces and flex office projects nationwide.
25N Coworking’s approach to coworking and flex office marries professional workspace design with detail-oriented amenities and hospitality. The Loop at 215’s ten thousand square feet of light-filled space was thoughtfully designed by Spaces Design Studio in collaboration with 25N’s partner interior design firm, Workplace Studio, to ensure optimal functionality plus lifestyle and work-related values like productivity and collaboration. A professional environment suitable for any company or industry, the space is topped off by intentional wellness integrations that complement members’ workdays without compromising focus.
“Business and property owners understand the efficiency and flexibility of a coworking space. At The Loop, they can experience high-end amenities and work/life balance, but affordably so,” says Christopher Campagna, principal of Braddock. “As technology continues to untether the workforce, the greige cubicle and 9-to-5 workday are becoming relics. The Loop unlocks the potential of the individual, the business, and the community.”
In consideration of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and future public health safeguards, Workplace Studio also recently upgraded shared spaces with state-of-the-art anti-microbial enhancements, social distancing layouts, and physical barriers. Member & guest safety protocols have also been implemented, and professional cleaning has increased in frequency.
Other workday amenities and hospitality offerings include 24-7 secure access, bookable conference rooms, complimentary coffee & tea, private phone booths, kitchenette and break room, guest reception, and a 9-to-5 Community Manager. Wellness amenities include indoor and outdoor functional fitness gyms, sauna and cold-plunge bath, and on-site fitness coaches. The Loop will also partner with a local food operator who provides specialty coffee & espresso, fresh juice, and nutritious food options.
The Loop will offer various levels of private office agreements, workspace memberships, coworking, and gym memberships. Desks start at just $50 per month, and fully-furnished private office suites start at $800 per month with all utilities, janitorial services, and unlimited gym access included.
For more information, visit theloopcoworking.com. To schedule a tour or contact The Loop directly, email hello@theloopcoworking.com or call 703-423-0920.
About Braddock Commercial Real Estate Solutions
Christopher Campagna pioneers flexible workspace alternatives in the marketplace, both for commercial real estate managers, developers and brokers, and for SMEs seeking modern solutions. As the founder of Braddock Commercial Real Estate Solutions, an asset management, development and brokerage business, and co-founder of a co-working operating company, Christopher positions commercial real estate in Alexandria, Virginia for the future. Vision and passion fuel this entrepreneurial thought leader, as does his rich experience: a three-decade legacy of providing office space solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, tenure with a prominent global real estate firm, co-managing a local family-owned real estate company, and expertise in real estate appraisal. Campagna is a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, the Global Workspace Association Advisory Board, and a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business National Cohort at Babson College.
For more information about Braddock Commercial and adapting properties to fully functional flexible workspace facilities, contact Christopher Campagna at 202-669-3909 or cmc@braddockcommercial.com.
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