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Trendy Coworking Space The Malin Debuts One of Two Nashville Outposts

Forbes
January 10, 2024

Written by Paul Jebara

Nashville's coworking landscape just received a major style injection with the arrival of The Malin, a New York-born, design-centric coworking hub. Far from your typical shared office space, The Malin is where Manhattan design prowess meets the artistic pulse of Nashville in the lively Wedgewood Houston neighborhood. The district, affectionately known as "WeHo," serves as the perfect setting for The Malin's inaugural venture beyond New York City. This choice location is more than geographical; it's a symbolic link to the brand's SoHo origins, seamlessly weaving The Malin's urban DNA into the fabric of its new Southern chapter.

Housed within Wedgewood Houston’s Nashville Warehouse Co., the city's trailblazing mass timber structure, The Malin’s strategic placement in a building that epitomizes the revival of once-forgotten industrial spaces into modern, eco-conscious structures speaks volumes of its commitment to being at the forefront of urban innovation. Here, amid the blank-slate potential of reclaimed warehouses, The Malin's members find themselves in an enviable nexus among neighboring corporate titans like Apple Music, Live Nation, and Red Bull. This proximity is a deliberate choice that reflects a deep understanding of the symbiotic relationship between design, environment, and the dynamic rhythms of city life, where history is not erased but rather woven into the fabric of the future.

In The Malin, every detail is a deliberate stroke of design genius. The space is adorned with reeded wood and glass accents, creating a dance of light and texture. Zellige tile backdrops and poured crystal dividers are not mere partitions but canvases that blend functionality with visual poetry. The stonework here is akin to a curated exhibit from nature's own collection, featuring limestone, travertine, and marbles like Giallo Siena and Irish Green. These elements infuse the workspace with a rugged yet refined elegance, reminiscent of inherent pastoral beauty.

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