New Winckley Square co-working office hub to open from April

A new co-working office space is due to open in April in Winckley Square Pic: OneCoWork

OneCoWork, the first UK premises for the firm which operates three similar spaces in Barcelona, has been appointed to run 33-34 Winckley Square.

The former Capita offices are being refurbished by Branco Capital as part of a £4million investment in the building.

It is their second redevelopment scheme in the city after the completion of their Park Place apartments in Chapel Street.

The 32,000 square foot building is to have space for more than 500 desks once completed with 4,000 square foot of communal space, meeting rooms, event and conference spaces, a gym and kitchens. The first phase which is due to open in April will see 300 desk spaces available.

Director at Branco Capital, Joshua Senior, said: “OneCoWork share our ethos of creating communities and making a positive economic impact where they’re based, making them the ideal operator of Winckley Square.

“A multi-million-pound regeneration programme and outstanding location with excellent transport links, means Preston is powering ahead and proving to be an increasingly attractive place for ambitious people and fast-growing businesses.

“A lack of new office space in Preston means Winckley Square will greatly enhance and expand the amount of such space in central Preston, breathing new life into the building and attracting more people to the city centre.”

Artist impression of how the new co-working space is due to look Pic: OneCoWork

Ben Nachoom, CEO of OneCoWork, said: “Preston is ideal for our first flexible workspace location in the UK. Its central position in the north of England, coupled with robust transport links, make it an accessible and strategic hub. The city is home to major businesses such as BAE Systems, benefits from close proximity to innovation centres like the University of Central Lancashire and contains a huge number of SMEs.

“Compared to other cities that have a more developed coworking market, Preston provides us with an opportunity to make a significant impact on the local entrepreneurial and business community.

“Flexible workspaces play a pivotal role in revitalising urban centres. They are more than just shared offices; they are incubators for collaboration, innovation, and community building. In secondary cities across the north of England, coworking spaces like ours serve as catalysts for economic development, offering a unique blend of flexibility, networking opportunities, and access to a diverse talent pool.”

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