Our Story

The Roots of Banyan Workspace

A Vision Inspired By Home

Banyan Workspace first opened its doors in the autumn of 2019. It evolved from our shared vision to create a new style of coworking, one that truly inspires people to succeed in every aspect of their professional lives.

We believe people are at their most productive and creative when they feel “at home”, yet we know from experience that actually working from home is fraught with distractions and space issues – especially in a bustling city like Hong Kong!

We’ve designed Banyan to recreate the warmth and comfort of the luxurious home office you’ve always wanted but never had, combining it with premium facilities and a welcoming and professional support team. Our natural construction materials, lush plants and soft furnishings create an ambience that is simultaneously relaxing and conducive to concentration and productivity.

As proud Hongkongers, we’re also committed to making sure everything we do at Banyan benefits our members, our city and our planet. Eco-conscious design, sustainable operations and extensive giving back initiatives are infused into every aspect of our workspace, setting us apart from the crowd and ensuring you can feel good about coming to work every day.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

— Amy & Rasheed

Design

An Intersection Between Style and Practicality

Every element of Banyan Workspace is thoughtfully designed to ensure you have everything you need to run a successful business. The home comforts and luxurious style are seamlessly integrated with modern technology, from our private phone booths and recording areas to event sound systems and live-streaming equipment.

Throughout the Hot Desk and Dedicated Desk areas you’ll find lush plants that breathe life into the space, beautiful cane and rattan textures that add a touch of warmth, and dark wooden desk surfaces that exude a sense of sophistication and elegance. All of this is complemented by a stunning view of Victoria Harbour – the panoramic window is a favourite spot to enjoy a coffee amongst members and visitors alike.

Our signature area is the Library, an impressive double-height event space where the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, velvet drapes, spiral staircase and dramatic chandelier evoke a more traditional bygone era. In contrast, our harbour view Lounge showcases a bright modern aesthetic. Both spaces invite members to take a break from their desks and chat over coffee with colleagues and peers.

The Library

The Lounge

Sustainability

A Business with Integrity

At Banyan Workspace, we are driven by a deeper purpose. Our mission is to inspire social impact and accelerate sustainability in business practices. We believe that good businesses give back, which is the driver behind our core values rooted in sustainability, ethical business practices, and social responsibility.

Giving Back to Planet and People

We put care and attention into providing one of the most environmentally conscious office experiences in Hong Kong, both by design and operation. Our sustainably-sourced construction materials, plastic-free and ethical pantry and state-of-the-art waste reduction scheme are just some of the ways that we help our members reduce their environmental impact.

In line with our core values, we also share our sustainability expertise with the wider community through our business education and consultancy initiative, “Green Office Project”. Click here to find out more about how Banyan is helping all Hong Kong businesses hit their ESG targets and create an eco-positive office culture.

Community

A Haven for Collaboration and Connection

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We have worked with so many amazing people and teams to bring our business to life – designers, freelancers, team members, and countless others who have inspired us along the way. When you join Banyan Workspace, this network becomes your network. Our Banyan team becomes an extension of your business, helping you build relationships, share challenges and celebrate successes!

Today, we’re grateful that we are able to give back to the community some of the kindness and encouragement we have been given. We have close affiliations with many of our city’s charities and NGOs, assisting them with our time, expertise, event space, fundraising and collections. Of particular focus are our five Non-Profit Partners who receive a percentage of our members’ membership fees each month.

Our Non-Profit Partners

Our Team

The Roots of Banyan Workspace

Inspired by the banyan tree, under which the merchants of Asia gathered for generations to meet and trade, Banyan Workspace provides a sheltering home where businesses can mutually prosper. It is a lush and light-filled oasis tucked away in an iconic industrial building on the Quarry Bay waterfront, designed and operated with its sustainable principles at its very heart.

Banyan Workspace is committed to empowering businesses to embrace ethical responsibility by exemplifying a socially and environmentally conscious business model. All our members are encouraged to share in these values, driving positive systemic change in the way we live and work. This is at the heart of our mantra; together we are #ChangingTheNatureOfWork

Sustainability

Banyan’s luxurious design aesthetic belies a passionate dedication to environmental awareness. Our use of locally and regionally sourced natural materials, energy efficient appliances, recycled accessories, the use of natural light and the abundance of plants are just some of the ways that we reduce our environmental impact. We believe that we can all make a difference by changing simple habits; consuming fewer resources, creating less waste and working more efficiently.