About
Creative Community
Upon climbing the stairs and entering the first-floor space, you’ll discover a generous open-plan environment with big windows, high ceilings and an uncomplicated design aesthetic that references the building’s industrial past.
The layout is divided into two distinct spaces - one where productive work can flourish and one where residents can rest and unwind.
Capped at 26 large desks, everyone here is a familiar face, with informal interactions often sparking new ideas and valuable learning opportunities.
“The space is relaxed and peaceful. The people are laidback and exactly what you'd expect for the area. It feels a little like Berlin. Egalitarian, creative and friendly. Not too up itself.”
- Catherine Deveny
Located only a 3-minute walk from bustling Sydney Road and Anstey Railway Station, Rubato Upstairs is an ideal base for desk-based practitioners from a range of sectors, including:
Media & Communications
Design
Technology
Film
Environment & Sustainability
Social Enterprise
Arts & Entertainment
Music
Environmentally Friendly
Our solar-powered and purpose-designed office space was created with the assistance of the Sustainable Australia Fund.
For the keen cyclists amongst us, Rubato Upstairs is located close to the Upfield Bike Path and offers on-site bike-parking and shower facilities.
And with Sydney Road trams and Anstey station just around the corner, getting to work by public transport has never been easier.
Amenities
Rubato Upstairs is run by a hands-on manager committed to cultivating an inclusive, supportive and enjoyable coworking environment for all residents.
We provide numerous amenities and services, including large Tasmanian Oak desks, a beautiful meeting room and private phone booths. The spacious common area includes well-equipped kitchen, lounge and dining facilities.
There are no ping-pong tables, beanbags, or inspirational quotes on the walls here.
And at just under 300 square metres of total floor space, social distancing is no problem.
Events & Neighbours
Rubato Upstairs presents occasional events for both coworkers and members of the local community, addressing topics related to working, thinking and thriving creatively.
We have a great bunch of neighbours in this ever-changing patch of Brunswick – including Hope Street Space, Ovens Street Bakery, Very Good Falafel, A1 Bakery, Small Axe Deli and Nightingale Village. And located right downstairs is Tempo Rubato, a live classical music venue and bar described by Broadsheet as “Brunswick’s answer to the Concert Hall”. Every now and then in the late afternoon, beautiful piano music floats up from below like an easy breeze.
We proudly acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land upon which Rubato Upstairs stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture.
