Beyond Space introduces a landmark perspective on Romania’s flex office market, “The state of flex office in Romania 2025” study – a new framework for the future of work

Beyond Space, Romania’s leading flexible workspace strategy and consulting firm founded by Tudor Popp, launches “The State of Flex Office in Romania 2025” — the first study to classify how we understand, design, and measure coworking and flexible workspaces. The report offers the most detailed overview to date of Romania’s coworking and flexible office market, benchmarking it against major European hubs and highlighting emerging trends that are shaping the future of work.

Far beyond a market report, this publication acts as a manifesto for a new way of thinking about work, space, and real estate. For the first time, this study defines a classification system for coworking and flexible spaces — a framework never before used in the industry — and maps Romania’s entire flex ecosystem through this innovative lens.

Co-created with European coworking experts Pauline Roussel and Dimitar Inchev (TwoFifty Consulting), the study blends architectural insight, market analytics, and cultural research, decoding how workspaces are evolving from “offices” into experience platforms. Moreover, the study analyzes the evolution, maturity, and potential of Romania’s flex office sector — from Bucharest’s premium hubs to the fast-developing ecosystems in Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, and Iași.

Key Highlights

• New categories, new language: Beyond Space introduces an original five-level typology that classifies workspaces from essential coworking hubs to ultra-exclusive business clubs — a first for the industry.
• Hospitality takes the lead: The next generation of flex spaces blends concierge-level service, curated communities, and wellness-driven design — redefining what an office can be.
• Emerging opportunities: With flex offices representing only ca. 2% of Bucharest’s total office stock, the market remains wide open for new entrants, investors, and landlord partnerships.
• Corporate shift: Nearly 60% of Romanian companies plan to expand their use of flexible spaces in the next two years to support hybrid work strategies.
• Regional acceleration: Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, and Iași are emerging as new innovation clusters, fueling demand for creative, design-led workspaces.

“We wanted to build a framework that helps companies, developers, and investors understand not just how much flex exists — but what kind of experience it delivers. This study is more than data; it defines a new language for the workplace. The next office revolution will be emotional, not just spatial,” says Tudor Popp, Founder of Beyond Space.

The 2025 report marks only the first phase of Beyond Space’s ongoing research program.
In 2026, Phase 2 will extend the analysis with operator and user surveys, financial performance metrics, and cost–benefit benchmarks — establishing the most comprehensive dataset ever compiled on Romania’s flex market.

With its mix of vision, data, and design thinking, Beyond Space sets a new regional benchmark for how workplace intelligence is produced and shared — shaping the conversation around the future of work.

To receive the study, click here: https://forms.gle/zaEu5Fvk2xQmpwY18

About Beyond Space

Beyond Space is a Romanian workplace consultancy specializing in strategy, space planning, and market research. Founded by Tudor Popp, Beyond Space helps developers, landlords, and companies design and operate inspiring work environments rooted in hospitality, community, and well-being.

Tudor Popp is a workplace strategist and entrepreneur transforming how people experience their office. Active in office planning and consulting since 1994 he offers businesses, investors and real estate developers integrated solutions, a unique mix of strategic consulting, advanced planning, project management, and technology-driven delivery.

In 2020 he launched HOTSPOT Bucharest a BREEAM and WELL H&S certified coworking brand built on hospitality and user centered design. Tudor champions the idea that offices should be tools, not costs, creating spaces that inspire, connect and empower people.  

Website: www.beyondspace.ro