One of the largest providers of office space in the world is opening a new co-working building in Gastown that the company hopes will tap into the rising number of freelancers and start-ups in Metro Vancouver. Regus has leased the Ormidale Block at 151 West Hastings in Gastown and is now amid a full rebuild of the six-storey structure, retaining only the existing façade. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Under the brand Spaces, Regus is set to reopen the building by the summer, transforming it into a co-working space tailored for freelancers and small start-ups, said Wayne Berger, executive vice-president with Regus Canada. “Spaces started in Amsterdam and it’s been growing around the globe. We’ve been working at a number of locations here in Canada,” Berger said in an interview just before Christmas. “Vancouver will be our first location opening in Canada, and soon to follow that will be Toronto.” He said Spaces will include a mix of team rooms, open format co-working spaces and individual desks, as well as a business club available to paying members that is open 24 hours a day. “The top of the building will be a large rooftop patio that will be available for access 24-7 for all clients that become members of Spaces,” he said.
Regus is to open a co - working building in Gastown , Vancouver . The company has leased the six - storey Ormidale Block at 151 West Hastings and is rebuilding all but the structure 's façade . The building is set to open in the summer under the Spaces brand , and will provide a co - working environment to entrepreneurs and small start - ups . Wayne Berger , executive VP with Regus Canada , said it would include co - working areas , individual desks , team rooms and a business club . There will also be a large open community space on the top floor .