Chicago-Based Novel Coworking Invests in Cincy By Renovating a Historic Downtown Building | Cincinnati Refined

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Chicago-based Novel Coworking began turning Cincinnati's Hooper Building into a seven-story suite of private and communal office space in 2018. Today, the building's filled with both large and small businesses that make daily use of its central location downtown, various amenities, and high-speed internet. Novel offers single-occupancy offices, larger multi-person offices, and full private suites that range in price depending on size. True to its name, Novel also has open coworking space accessible through a monthly membership. ADDRESS: 151 W 4th Street (45202) / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Novel Coworking is the largest owner-operator of coworking space in the country. The distinction of owner-operator is key to that claim—Novel's model relies on buying historic buildings, renovating them, and opening new offices in cities across the United States. Founder Bill Bennett made a choice early in Novel's formation to own each building in order to invest in the space to the degree that renting wouldn't permit. ADDRESS: 151 W 4th Street (45202) / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Novel currently boasts 99 offices with 13 suites in addition to its open coworking space. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

While Novel's primary function is as a place where businesses can set up a base for their operations or expand with dedicated satellite offices, coworking space (that is, a place to work that isn't a private office) is also offered. For those who don't need their own office but want to post up at a table or in a chair with access to the communal kitchen, a monthly membership of $179 is available. There is secured access for members 24/7. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

In addition to physical space, Novel does community lunch & learns, happy hours, and other special events for its members. HR services and discounts on health insurance are available, too. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

The goal when Novel Coworking was founded was to open 50 locations by 2020. At the time of this writing, Novel has over 35 locations nationwide and is still growing. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Larger suites have their own kitchens included in the space. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Larger suites, which are big enough to house 10 or more employees comfortably, come equipped with Amazon Alexa. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Novel Coworking is the largest owner-operator of coworking space in the country. The distinction of owner-operator is key to that claim—Novel's model relies on buying historic buildings, renovating them, and opening new offices in cities across the United States. Founder Bill Bennett made a choice early in Novel's formation to own each building in order to invest in the space to the degree that renting wouldn't permit. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Quiet phone booths are open to anyone with a membership—private office or otherwise. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20<p></p>

While Novel's primary function is as a place where businesses can set up a base for their operations or expand with dedicated satellite offices, coworking space (that is, a place to work that isn't a private office) is also offered. For those who don't need their own office but want to post up at a table or in a chair with access to the communal kitchen, a monthly membership of $179 is available. There is secured access for members 24/7. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Novel currently boasts 99 offices with 13 suites in addition to its open coworking space. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

The goal when Novel Coworking was founded was to open 50 locations by 2020. At the time of this writing, Novel has over 35 locations nationwide and is still growing. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

The communal kitchen is located in the open coworking area. An espresso machine and local draft beer are included for members. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

The communal kitchen is located in the open coworking area. An espresso machine and local draft beer are included for members. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Original elements of the Hooper Building can still be seen throughout. Brick was exposed to add natural color to some of the offices and rooms. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

The communal kitchen is located in the open coworking area. An espresso machine and local draft beer are included for members. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

For more information about memberships and office availability, visit NovelCoworking.com. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

"Failure is impossible, if you don't quit." - Phil Wilson, Ninjology, LLC / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

The communal kitchen is located in the open coworking area. An espresso machine and local draft beer are included for members. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Chicago-based Novel Coworking began turning Cincinnati's Hooper Building into a seven-story suite of private and communal office space in 2018. Today, the building's filled with both large and small businesses that make daily use of its central location downtown, various amenities, and high-speed internet. Novel offers single-occupancy offices, larger multi-person offices, and full private suites that range in price depending on size. True to its name, Novel also has open coworking space accessible through a monthly membership. ADDRESS: 151 W 4th Street (45202) / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

The goal when Novel Coworking was founded was to open 50 locations by 2020. At the time of this writing, Novel has over 35 locations nationwide and is still growing. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

The Cincinnati Novel location occupies the Hooper Building that was built in 1893 for the John Church Company, a vendor of musical instruments and sheet music. It's named for William Hooper, the company's president at the time the building was constructed. The Hooper Building was designed by famous Cincinnati architect Samuel Hannaford. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Novel Coworking is the largest owner-operator of coworking space in the country. The distinction of owner-operator is key to that claim—Novel's model relies on buying historic buildings, renovating them, and opening new offices in cities across the United States. Founder Bill Bennett made a choice early in Novel's formation to own each building in order to invest in the space to the degree that renting wouldn't permit. ADDRESS: 151 W 4th Street (45202) / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Larger suites have their own kitchens included in the space. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Original elements of the Hooper Building can still be seen throughout. Brick was exposed to add natural color to some of the offices and rooms. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

Larger suites have their own kitchens included in the space. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

For more information about memberships and office availability, visit NovelCoworking.com. / Image: Phil Armstrong, Cincinnati Refined // Published: 2.11.20

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