A work club for curious minds.
It started with a simple question. Why were there not more beautiful, thoughtfully designed spaces where freelancers, start-ups and small businesses could feel genuinely at home?
The Room is the answer we wanted to exist. Independently conceived and intentionally small in scale, it is a more personal alternative to conventional coworking, shaped by our own perspectives on design, community and creative practice.
It is built for independent professionals, founders and creatives who want somewhere that feels genuinely their own, and who would rather be ten minutes from home than an hour from it.
What we care about.
Sustainability
THOUGHTFUL CHOICES. A LIGHTER TOUCH.
We believe good design does not need to mean lining every surface. Reusing, restoring and choosing materials and objects with purpose, longevity and character.
Authorship
ORIGINAL THINKING. IDEAS WITH CHARACTER.
We value individuality, creative expression and work that has a point of view. We celebrate people who make, question and create.
Community
IN A DIGITAL WORLD, PROXIMITY CREATES POSSIBILITY.
We bring together people with different experiences, perspectives and ambitions, creating opportunities for meaningful connection.
Progression
A PLACE TO MOVE THINGS FORWARD.
Through shared knowledge, new perspectives and creative exchange, we create opportunities for people to grow personally and professionally.
The people behind The Room.
The Room is the creation of Samantha Ellinson and Alec Bruce-Mason, whose backgrounds span interiors, graphic design, content production, photography and film.
Samantha is a Principal at one of Australia’s longest-established architecture practices. Alec is the founder of Coastal, a content studio working across a range of industries and mediums.
Say hello.
Events and podcasts
Visits
By invitation. Join the waitlist, and if it feels like a fit we will invite you in for a look around.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm. Staffed 8am to 4pm.