New, elegant shared office workspaces debut in Houston’s River Oaks

Urban Office opens new shared workspace in River Oaks (Sigifredo Cabello, Sigifredo Cabello)

HOUSTON – If you’ve ever wanted to have an office in the heart of Houston’s River Oaks, now’s your chance!

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Urban Office, a Braun Enterprises Company, announced the grand opening of its newest shared workspace location on 1500 Waugh Drive. According to its news release, this will mark the 10th Houston area location and the 14th in Texas.

Their River Oaks location features private office suites ranging from 100 to 400 square feet with flexible leasing options for those starting a new business or those in need of additional space.

Urban Office opens new shared workspace in River Oaks (Sigifredo Cabello)

Monthly memberships also vary from $650-$2,000 with access to several premium amenities, including:

  • High-speed internet
  • Conference rooms (bookable via mobile app)
  • Coffee, tea, and filtered water
  • Seasonal snacks
  • Phone booths
  • Podcast studio
  • Mother’s room
  • Lounge spaces
  • Printing and scanning services
  • 24/7 secured access
  • Notary services and more

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With these premiums, the office space will have something for people from various professions.

Urban Office opens new shared workspace in River Oaks (Sigifredo Cabello)

The location is also within walking distance of various restaurants, and Whole Foods, along with hassle-free parking and an on-site retail concept coming soon called Recess, which will include a children’s play area and a casual restaurant.

“Urban Office is more than just a place to work—it’s a lifestyle,” said Alec Lapin, Principal, Urban Office. “By placing our locations near Houston’s most vibrant dining and retail destinations, we create an environment where professionals can seamlessly blend productivity and quality of life.”

Learn more about Urban Office by visiting their website.


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