Stay connected: Workspace options during power cuts
With the endless heat and continuous stress of deadlines piling up, the work-from-home routine has been worsened by the extended power cuts the country is subject to. Students facing exams and online study, as well as professionals whose job roles are dependent on technology and WiFi, are badly affected. This week we take a look at some co-working spaces and cafeterias that are operational during the power cut periods, providing some options when you are in need.
 Tea Avenue – Kotte, Pepiliyana, Wattala, Jawatte
(7 a.m. to midnight and till 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays); Other outlets (7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and till 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays)
Power cut or no power cut, Orion City IT Park is up and running while offering high-tech facilities to support users to keep their work gear powered and ensure uninterrupted productivity. Located within a 16-acre complex, it has ample parking and all facilities such as an ATM, banks, a star-class city hotel, food and beverage outlets, a gymnasium, and supermarket all under 24/7 CCTV surveillance. There are also meeting spaces to accommodate 6-12 persons with audio-video facilities. A stone’s throw of the Colombo-Katunayake expressway, and with easy access to train stations and bus stops, Orion City has quite a reputation as a hassle-free workplace in the heart of Colombo.
WORX is designed as a workspace in harmony with nature, so you can meet your deadlines while sipping a cup of tea or coffee fanned by a tranquil breeze and the soothing rustle of greenery. They also provide meeting rooms that can hold upto 10 persons equipped with standard requirements such as presentation screens, whiteboards etc. Their indoor spaces are all air-conditioned and they have ‘hot desks’ available at Rs. 1000 per person per day and meeting rooms at Rs.1500 per hour.
Coffee with luxury, is what the Coffee Manor is all about. As written on their wall “Where there is coffee there is hope”, and the Coffee Manor looks to offer some respite during these dark times. Their cafeteria is air-conditioned and includes bakery goods and caffeinated and non-caffeinated hot and cold beverages. They also provide private rooms that can accommodate up to six people) for Rs. 2,000 per hour, and a private function room (that can accommodate up to 15 people) for Rs. 2,500 per hour which requires pre-reservation. Their space also includes multiple games and a TV.
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 HUB9 – Colombo 5, Colombo 8
HUB9 is a cosy coworking space that offers flexible workspaces on a monthly, weekly and daily basis. All their spaces are air-conditioned, and they provide beverage options such as tea and coffee. Being located within the vicinity of some major hospitals they have not experienced any long power outages, however, they make it a point to inform their customers of schedules to adapt accordingly. They have meeting rooms ranging from 3-15 persons which can be reserved. Cafe Ceylon, Kaltamaka (Coworking space) - Ahangama
Imagine having meetings facing the tropical Forest, or completing your assignments after a smooth surf in the ocean, Cafe Ceylon is an artistic escape away from the hubbub of the city into the paradise suburbs of the Southern province. They are a collaboration of a cafe, hotel, restaurant, and coworking space, all of which explore the harmony between nature, art, and work. The Cafe is continuously powered, along with backups in situations of power malfunctioning. Their Coworking space, ‘Kalatmaka’ accommodates an outdoor lounge, an indoor communal table, Air-conditioned rooms, private rooms for meetings, and also showers for those who would like to take a dip in the ocean and return back to work! They provide special discounts for cafes, and restaurant services if the clients book coworking spaces for more than a week. Furthermore, customers can book their rooms and have a co-living and working option as well. |
Orion City IT Park – Colombo 9
WORX – Nawala, Havelock Road, and Jawatte Road
The Coffee Manor – Colombo 7
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