What ? A co-working space is a shared office environment where people from different companies or with no company affiliation (freelancers) come to work. It's like a mix of a traditional office and a coffee shop workspace, but with more structure and professional amenities. Importantly, however co-working makes the possibility of having an office / workspace at an affordable price. And how is that? Think of it this way, in Mumbai students and professions come from different p

Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland, and Matt Damon recently stopped by Olympia Coffee House for chai and bun maska ahead of The Odyssey's Mumbai premiere, and it turns out Colaba's oldest café has been quietly winning for over a century. From Olympia to Leopold, Mondegar, Churchill, and Madras Café, we trace the trail of nostalgic cafés that have outlasted every trend, all just minutes from Hour Space.

In this edition of 𝒉our people, we turn the questions on someone a little closer to home: Ar. Areeba Siddiqui, Founder of Hour Space. From an idea born in Scotland, UK to building Colaba's own coworking space from the ground up, she shares the story behind Hour Space, what community really means to her, and the hard-earned advice that's guided her: Build where you are, Grow when you are ready.

Every co-working space likes to say it's more than desks; it's really about community. We say it too. But we figured the best way to actually mean it is to stop saying it and start showing it. So here's what we're doing about it: 𝒉our people, a new series on the blog where we hand the mic to the people who make Hour Space what it is. Not case studies. Not testimonials. Just members, past and present, telling us in their own words what they're building, what it's cost them, a

Mumbai doesn't really ease into monsoon. One evening, the air just changes, the sea turns a shade darker, and by the next morning, the whole city has quietly rearranged itself around the rain; umbrellas by the door, chai orders going up, commutes turning into small daily negotiations with the sky. And somewhere in the middle of all that, you're still expected to sit down and be productive. Here's the thing about the monsoon though: it doesn't have to work against you. At Hour

Vineet Vohra Rohit isn't just a street photographer, he's spent over a decade building an ecosystem around the craft. He's the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of APF Magazine, a street photography platform he started in 2013 alongside Vineet Vohra, built around the idea that photography should be a space for emerging and established photographers alike to learn, get featured, and grow together. He's also a Leica Ambassador and sits on the judging panels of some of the most res

7th Year Anniversary We'll be honest: we've been meaning to write this for a while. Last year, Hour Space turned seven. We celebrated, we laughed, we probably overstayed our own party, and then life moved fast, as it tends to, and somehow the blog never got written. Consider this us finally sitting down to do it justice. Seven Years in Colaba: When Hour Space first opened its doors in Colaba, the idea was simple: giving Mumbai's independent workers, freelancers, and small tea

Imagine staring at your screen for six hours straight, and then you finally notice that your eyes are starting to ache, your shoulders have crept up towards your ears, and your brain is starting to feel numb. The instinct is usually to push through by having another coffee or another scroll or another 20 minutes of forcing it. But sometimes the most productive thing you can do is simply step outside. The benefit of going outside, even for just 10 minutes: You don't need a med

Everyday at Hour Space, we see start-ups taking the leaps to build something great. Just across our coworking space lies the ultimate reminder of where those leaps can lead: the origin story of two sisters who bet everything on a name that nobody could pronounce, four small tables and a grandmother's kitchen. The Journey In October 2004, a young chef named Kainaz Messman opened a bakery inside a former doctor's clinic in Cusrow Baug, Colaba. She had four small tables, a grand

You don't notice bad ergonomics - until you do. And by then, your neck has been stiff for three days, your lower back is staging a quiet protest, and your wrists ache in a way that's hard to explain but impossible to ignore. Most of us set up our workspaces for convenience, not comfort. Laptop on the lap. Chair at the wrong height. Screen too low, too bright, or too far to the side. It feels fine - until the hours stack up and your body starts sending invoices for every short

Some cities pull you in from thousands of miles away. Mumbai is one of them. And Colaba, framed by the grand Gateway of India and the timelessly elegant Taj Mahal Palace, knows how to keep your attention. From heritage landmarks that have witnessed history to the bustling Colaba Causeway, where every stall and storefront has a story, It is the kind of neighbourhood that makes visitors feel like they have arrived somewhere that actually means something: a neighbourhood of cul

Break-out space at Hour Space, Mumbai Work-life balance is not about achieving a perfect 50/50 split between work and personal life. It's about finding a sustainable rhythm that allows individuals to meet their professional obligations while maintaining a healthy and fulfilling personal life. This balance can vary significantly from person to person, depending on individual priorities, lifestyle, and career goals. While it is undeniable that dedication and commitment are both

Escape the Home Office Hump: Unleash Your Potential in a Coworking Space The allure of working in your pajamas is undeniable. But for many remote workers and freelancers, the home office gradually reduces productivity. Isolation, lack of motivation, and even cabin fever can set in, hindering efficiency and creativity. This is where coworking spaces come in as a game-changer. These shared work environments offer a vibrant alternative to traditional offices, packed with benefit

A coworking space is a shared office environment where people from different companies or with no company affiliation (freelancers) come together to work. It's like a mix of a traditional office and a coffee shop workspace, but with more structure and professional amenities. Here's a breakdown of the key features of a coworking space: Shared Workspace: Instead of individual offices, there are open areas with desks, private booths, or even hot desks (unassigned desks you can u

Who is not worried about increasing real estate prices in Mumbai that too with a hike that is the highest in the world at 5%! (read: https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/mumbai-to-see-the-highest-rise-in-residential-prices-in-the-world-in-2024-123082300643_1.html), causing wary amongst businesses and start-up community in the financial capital of the country. Such sharp hikes negatively impacts businesses as it reduces profitability, hinders in growth potential as