More than just a market report, the study functions as a manifesto for a new way of thinking about work, space, and real estate. For the first time, this study introduces a classification system for coworking and flexible office spaces — a framework never before used in the industry — and maps the entire flexible ecosystem in Romania through this innovative lens.
Created in collaboration with European coworking experts Pauline Roussel and Dimitar Inchev (TwoFifty Consulting), the study combines architectural perspectives, market analysis, and cultural research, decoding how workspaces are evolving from “offices” into experience platforms. Furthermore, the report analyzes the evolution, maturity, and potential of Romania’s flexible office sector — from premium hubs in Bucharest to the emerging ecosystems in Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, and Iași.
Key Findings
New categories, new language: Beyond Space introduces a typology that classifies workspaces from essential coworking hubs to ultra-exclusive business clubs — a first in the industry.
Hospitality takes the lead: The new generation of flexible spaces integrates concierge services, community-building, and wellness-focused design — redefining what an office can be.
Untapped potential: With flexible spaces representing only around 2% of Bucharest’s total office stock, the market remains open for new operators, investors, and partnerships with property owners.
Corporate shifts: Nearly 60% of companies in Romania plan to expand their use of flexible spaces over the next two years to support hybrid work strategies.
Regional development: Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, and Iași are emerging as new innovation hubs, generating demand for creative and design-focused spaces.
“We wanted to build a framework that helps companies, developers, and investors understand not just how many flexible offices exist — but what kind of experience they offer. This study presents more than a dataset; it defines a new language for the workplace. The next office revolution will be emotional, not just functional,” says Tudor Popp, Founder of Beyond Space.
The 2025 report represents the first phase of the Beyond Space research program.
In 2026, Phase 2 will expand the analysis with surveys among operators and users, financial performance indicators, and cost-benefit benchmarks — establishing the most comprehensive dataset ever produced for Romania’s flexible office market.
By combining vision, data, and strategic thinking, Beyond Space sets a new standard for how applied intelligence for workspaces is produced and communicated.
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About Beyond Space
Beyond Space is a Romanian consultancy specializing in strategy, design, and market research. Founded by Tudor Popp, Beyond Space helps developers, landlords, and users design and operate inspiring work environments based on hospitality, community, and wellbeing.
Tudor Popp is a workspace strategist and entrepreneur dedicated to transforming the office experience. Active in office planning and consulting since 1994, he provides companies, investors, and property developers with integrated solutions — a unique mix of strategic consulting, advanced planning, project management, and technology-based implementation.
In 2020, he launched HOTSPOT, a coworking brand certified BREEAM and WELL H&S, built on principles of hospitality and user-centered design. Tudor advocates that offices should be tools, not costs — spaces that inspire, connect, and empower people. Website: www.beyondspace.ro
