Savills has negotiated for the WorkLounge network of serviced centres to take over the lease agreement from outgoing operator HubHub at Na Příkopě 14 in Prague from 1 May onwards. Savills is also the property manager of the building which is owned by CPI Property Group. With a total area of over 3,700 sqm, it will be the largest centre in WorkLounge’s portfolio.
“Over the last twelve months, interest in coworking centres as well as serviced offices has increased. They both have similar features: allowing occupiers to work, communicate and relax. The name WorkLounge (work and relaxation zones) itself evokes the atmosphere of “wellbeing”, which is increasingly important for companies and individuals,” says Lubomír Šilhavý, owner of the WorkLounge network.
WorkLounge currently has four serviced centres; three in Prague, in Forum Karlín, Václavské náměstí and Smíchov, and a fourth centre in Cape Coral, USA. WorkLounge at Na Příkopě 14 will be the fifth centre in the portfolio. The company will continue HubHub´s operations with immediate effect, including taking over current clients. The shared office space is used by a number of high-profile companies, including Boston Consulting Group.
Pavel Novák, Head of Office Agency at Savills, adds, “We are currently working on several significant inquiries from abroad, where foreign companies want to enter the Czech market and need somewhere to start and then grow. The optimal solution for them is serviced offices, where they can develop their business and then expand. In general, current trends are leading companies towards flexible, operationally simple solutions with minimal investment costs.”
“We are proud to welcome this renowned coworking centre operator among CPI Property Group’s business partners. I am convinced that our premises will provide a great business opportunity not only for WorkLounge but also for its clients,” adds David Votřel, Head of Office Asset Management at CPI Property Group.
“We are very happy that thanks to our concept, and Savills great support, we have managed to take over the beautiful premises and client base of our competitor. Following the agreement and great cooperation with the management of HubHub, we will continue to develop our WorkLounge network,” says Luboš Šilhavý from WorkLounge.
