The “Sphere” coworking in Innopolis is the first coworking in Russia and the world that works using augmented reality technology.
Studio Name: Zardeco
Design Team: Zarina Gaivoronskaya, Alina Toporova, Farida Biktash
Area: 860 m2
Year: 2022
Location: Innopolis, Russia
Photography Credits: https://disk.yandex.ru/d/fbBIu8aqXa-SyA
Coworking visitors can download a special application to their phone, meet with an electronic guide and learn about the advantages of such a place. The coworking is designed for 154 seats, its square 860 m2. It is divided into zones: the docking [module], the galaxy and the central module of the sphere. Many IT specialists now choose to work in a remote format. The office becomes a meeting place for them, so it is important to create as many spaces as possible for collaboration and communication.
Coworking includes a number of rooms divided into zones, each of which is designed for several people. A special application has been developed through which visitors can get acquainted with the possibilities of coworking, find out what and where is located, and even launch a space rocket in augmented reality.
At the same time, augmented reality objects currently perform only navigation functions. However, it is planned that there will be entertainment moments in the future. In particular, visitors will be able to collect a virtual coffee mug in the building and get a drink for free/
