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The D.C. area’s most beautiful coworking locations, mapped

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There's a certain point where working in coffee shops or a garage just doesn't cut it anymore. That's where coworking spaces come in.

Nowadays, the nation's capital has more options than ever before for flexible working. In 2015, there were approximately 50 coworking locations in D.C. In 2016, that number increased to more than 70, and it continues to grow.

To help the working people find spaces that don't just work well, but look great, Curbed put together this map. With some of these spaces, expect amenities like fitness centers and complimentary coffee and tea. With all of them, anticipate well designed offices and meeting rooms.

The mapped points have been listed geographically, from the most northwest to the most southeast.

Curbed DC reached out to DC Workspaces, Flex Office Space, OpenGov Hub, and Halcyon Incubator for inclusion. They did not respond by the time of this article's publication.

[UPDATE 3/29/17: MakeOffices was added to the map.]

[UPDATE 7/17/17: SPACES was added to the map.]

[UPDATE 4/4/18: In3 was added to the map.]

[Update 5/30/18: ALX Community was added to the map.]

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Metro Offices

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At Metro Offices' Greensboro Station location, this floor boasts open desks, micro offices, meeting rooms, and "pop-in pods" for when you need somewhere to sit but don't need a desk. There are larger meeting rooms with seating for up to 25 as well as a "game room" with a keg and video games available. For those who just need a break, there is also a "relaxation room." For some extra energy, a full service gym is available with towel service, showers, and personal trainers.

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In 2015, 1776 opened up a brand new location in this 27,000-square-foot Crystal City space. The design includes reclaimed wooden furniture and reused light fixtures. Here, the new industrial kitchen is staffed by two chefs. There are also conference rooms, enclosed offices, and lockers.

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AdvantEdge

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In the heart of Downtown, this LEED Certified and EPA Energy Star-rated space is offered to companies of all sizes. The Class-A building comes with a below-grade parking garage, rooftop terrace, and ground-floor retail. There is also 24-7 security and a full fitness center. Other amenities and services that AdvantEdge features include 24-7 access, mail forwarding, and design and copy services.

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Carr Workplaces

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With direct access to the Farragut North Metro station, this location is perfect for those who want to be in the middle of D.C.'s central business district. There is in-building parking, access to a fitness center, storage lockers, and bike storage. There is also 24-7 manned security and complimentary coffee and tea.

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In August 2016, this Cove location experienced a full renovation. Now, clients can utilize the space's two conference rooms, five call boxes, as well as the "social and focused zones." Expansive skylights allow the location to be well sunlit, while large front windows offer a view of the busy street. Specialty coffee and dedicated lockers are offered as well as mail services.

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MakeOffices

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MakeOffices has seven locations in the D.C. area, but this one on K Street is known for being the best looking. With 35,000 square feet of space across two floors, it offers an expansive kitchen for networking events, a recording studio, device lab, two wellness rooms, and a relaxation room. There are a total of 112 offices, 438 desks, and eight conference rooms available.

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Time for WeWork's Wonder Bread space, a location that reworked a historic, more than 100-year-old baking factory in the city's Shaw neighborhood. The design team was able to highlight the building's existing characteristics while able to develop different workspaces, common areas, and meeting rooms. The location also features two outdoor spaces, one on the rooftop and one with garage doors that open up to a large patio.

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Source Office Suites

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In this D.C. suite, there is 23,300 square feet of space to spare, with a conference room, seminar room, and reception area available. Access to the building is available 24-7. Other need-to-know essentials include that there is a kitchen/break room area, private phone lines, and additional voicemail boxes.

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In NoMa, this creative working environment offers private offices, a cafe, telephone rooms, and an on-site La Colombe. There are also conference rooms, an on-site cycle bar, event space, and an outdoor patio with games.

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Locale Workspace

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For those who care about how their work space is designed, this one in H Street NE offers exposed brick walls, Midcentury Modern dressers, and a mixture of both new and vintage chairs. The light fixtures are custom with an original 1960s bubble glass designed by Helena Tynell included. There is also an outdoor patio with string bistro lights. Besides providing a cool, clean work environment, Locale Workspace also offers a lunch menu from Sally's Middle Name from Wednesdays through Fridays.

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Inclusive Innovation Incubator (In3)

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This is D.C.’s first inclusive innovation incubator, known as the Inclusive Innovation Incubator (In3). The incubator is operated by Luma Lab, an education arm of Clearly Innovative. Designed by Wingate Hughes Architects, In3 spans 8,000 square feet with nearly 60 work stations, 11 offices, four private offices, five classrooms, and an event space.

Photo by Anice Hoachlander of Hoachlander Davis Photography, courtesy of Wingate Hughes Architects

ALX Community

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Co-working space ALX Community recently opened in Old Town. Find conference rooms, private offices, desks with day rates, bike storage, and a communal lounge — and ALX Community is dog-friendly too. It’s located on the second floor of the new Founders Hall, which is outfitted on its first floor with Vikriya Lab yoga studio and a South Block outpost with juice and healthy snacks.

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Metro Offices

At Metro Offices' Greensboro Station location, this floor boasts open desks, micro offices, meeting rooms, and "pop-in pods" for when you need somewhere to sit but don't need a desk. There are larger meeting rooms with seating for up to 25 as well as a "game room" with a keg and video games available. For those who just need a break, there is also a "relaxation room." For some extra energy, a full service gym is available with towel service, showers, and personal trainers.

Photo courtesy of Metro Offices

1776

In 2015, 1776 opened up a brand new location in this 27,000-square-foot Crystal City space. The design includes reclaimed wooden furniture and reused light fixtures. Here, the new industrial kitchen is staffed by two chefs. There are also conference rooms, enclosed offices, and lockers.

Photo courtesy of 1776

AdvantEdge

In the heart of Downtown, this LEED Certified and EPA Energy Star-rated space is offered to companies of all sizes. The Class-A building comes with a below-grade parking garage, rooftop terrace, and ground-floor retail. There is also 24-7 security and a full fitness center. Other amenities and services that AdvantEdge features include 24-7 access, mail forwarding, and design and copy services.

Photo courtesy of AdvantEdge

Carr Workplaces

With direct access to the Farragut North Metro station, this location is perfect for those who want to be in the middle of D.C.'s central business district. There is in-building parking, access to a fitness center, storage lockers, and bike storage. There is also 24-7 manned security and complimentary coffee and tea.

Photo courtesy of Carr Workplaces

Cove

In August 2016, this Cove location experienced a full renovation. Now, clients can utilize the space's two conference rooms, five call boxes, as well as the "social and focused zones." Expansive skylights allow the location to be well sunlit, while large front windows offer a view of the busy street. Specialty coffee and dedicated lockers are offered as well as mail services.

Photo courtesy of Cove

MakeOffices

MakeOffices has seven locations in the D.C. area, but this one on K Street is known for being the best looking. With 35,000 square feet of space across two floors, it offers an expansive kitchen for networking events, a recording studio, device lab, two wellness rooms, and a relaxation room. There are a total of 112 offices, 438 desks, and eight conference rooms available.

Photo courtesy of MakeOffices

WeWork

Time for WeWork's Wonder Bread space, a location that reworked a historic, more than 100-year-old baking factory in the city's Shaw neighborhood. The design team was able to highlight the building's existing characteristics while able to develop different workspaces, common areas, and meeting rooms. The location also features two outdoor spaces, one on the rooftop and one with garage doors that open up to a large patio.

Photo courtesy of WeWork

Source Office Suites

In this D.C. suite, there is 23,300 square feet of space to spare, with a conference room, seminar room, and reception area available. Access to the building is available 24-7. Other need-to-know essentials include that there is a kitchen/break room area, private phone lines, and additional voicemail boxes.

Photo courtesy of Source Office Suites

SPACES

In NoMa, this creative working environment offers private offices, a cafe, telephone rooms, and an on-site La Colombe. There are also conference rooms, an on-site cycle bar, event space, and an outdoor patio with games.

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Locale Workspace

For those who care about how their work space is designed, this one in H Street NE offers exposed brick walls, Midcentury Modern dressers, and a mixture of both new and vintage chairs. The light fixtures are custom with an original 1960s bubble glass designed by Helena Tynell included. There is also an outdoor patio with string bistro lights. Besides providing a cool, clean work environment, Locale Workspace also offers a lunch menu from Sally's Middle Name from Wednesdays through Fridays.

Photo via Dim Sum Media, courtesy of Locale Workspace

Inclusive Innovation Incubator (In3)

This is D.C.’s first inclusive innovation incubator, known as the Inclusive Innovation Incubator (In3). The incubator is operated by Luma Lab, an education arm of Clearly Innovative. Designed by Wingate Hughes Architects, In3 spans 8,000 square feet with nearly 60 work stations, 11 offices, four private offices, five classrooms, and an event space.

Photo by Anice Hoachlander of Hoachlander Davis Photography, courtesy of Wingate Hughes Architects

ALX Community

Co-working space ALX Community recently opened in Old Town. Find conference rooms, private offices, desks with day rates, bike storage, and a communal lounge — and ALX Community is dog-friendly too. It’s located on the second floor of the new Founders Hall, which is outfitted on its first floor with Vikriya Lab yoga studio and a South Block outpost with juice and healthy snacks.

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