Leipzig's IT, media and creative scene depends on a number of places where creativity is transformed into a creative economy. These are breeding grounds where actors can implement and develop their ideas alone or in a network. Here is where people think they have failed, but then rise up from these assumed failures stronger and ready to push on. In these places, individuals and creative people can take their first steps towards self-employment. Established venues that have retained their dynamism and verve despite their high profile. Undoubtedly, there are many other places in our city. Hence, the locations introduced exemplify the potential and dynamics of Leipzig.
What used to be the continent's largest cotton spinning mill is now a production and exhibition centre for contemporary art and culture. Together with Hall 14, more than 100 artists, 14 galleries and exhibition spaces, workshops and businesses form a "Cosmos of Art" that is unparalleled the world over and was voted number one travel destination in Germany by the English daily newspaper "The Guardian."
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Tapetenwerk Leipzig houses an exciting mixture of galleries, workshops, studios, offices and restaurants. The open and the lively atmosphere magically attract artists, craftsmen and architects - and with them, visitors to the small city area.
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Westwerk with its halls and houses in Plagwitz could be described as angled and daring. It is both an event and cultural location and simultaneously provides many Leipzig artists with the space they need to develop - be it in the studio house, the master hall, the tower, the horse house, the workshops or other rooms.
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"Life, art and good karma" - the motto of Monopol says it all. The former liqueur factory warehouses now house painters, actors, musicians, ceramists, wine merchants, furniture designers, pyrotechnicians and others who live and breathe their talent. Space is available - but only for those whose karma complements the collective.
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The ambience is fascinating and yet typical for Leipzig: behind a historic clinker brick façade and high windows, self-employed people and companies from the media world and other sectors work side by side - right in the heart of the Stötteritz neighbourhood and close to the headquarters of the Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk MDR radio station.
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Welcome to the largest and most modern production complex for film, TV and events in Central Germany. More than 90 companies from the film, TV and new media sectors contribute to the creative competence pool of the media trade, studio, workshop and fundus areas - synergies are guaranteed.
eis30 with its 110 sqm offers a comfortable place to work on Eisenbahnstr. 30 in the east of Leipzig. 12 modern workplaces await you just 5 minutes by bike from the main station. All you need is your own computer, everything else is already there. eis30 boasts 24/7 access, 400 Mbit Internet, coffee and printer flat rates,
a meeting room and much more. It is designed for freelancers, the self-employed, artists and start-ups.
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URBN JUNGLE Leipzig ist CoWorking- & Creative-Space im Leipziger Stadtzentrum, dessen Dreh- & Angelpunkt die Kreation und Schaffung von physischen Produkten ist. In direkter Lauflage zwischen Bahnhof und Zentrum stehen auf fast 600m² Werkstatt-, Büro-, Verkaufs- & Eventflächen zur Verfügung. Perfekte Anbindung und kreative Atmosphäre inklusive.
Raumstation Coworking Leipzig offers more than 180 sqm of working space in building K of the wallpaper factory in Lützner Straße 91. The modern office infrastructure with around 20 fully equipped workstations and ergonomic chairs can be flexibly leased. There is also a meeting room, a kitchenette and a magnificent sun terrace.
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Studio Delta at Demmeringstraße 57 offers plenty of space for work and project development Whether in offices and workspaces, at studios and workstations, in the large community lounge and a meeting room, solo artists or workgroups can unleash their ideas. It can be used for one year or half a year: it is flexible in terms of time.
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Dozens of freelancers, founders and start-ups dock in the Chaos Coworking Space in the cultural harbour Riverboat. Their competence and creative energy fits into numerous workplaces, in the offices and rooms as well as in the Riverboat as an event location. Project mediation and a large number of consulting programmes and foundation events round off this port of creative independence.
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At Basislager Coworking, start-ups and company founders find a community close to the centre with a productive working atmosphere in modern offices, exchange with other founders and regular workshops and start-up events. It has 200 Mbit/s WLAN, mailboxes, printers, copiers, a kitchenette, lockers, a drinks refrigerator and a complete leisure and entertainment area. Recreational facilities with table tennis and foosball table.
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The Contorhaus - for all those who appreciate well-equipped workspaces that are flexible in use and have friendly service.
The relaxed atmosphere in a back building with a green courtyard is particularly suitable for seminars and consultations. Trainers, coaches, supervisors, therapists can find the perfect conditions for working with individuals and groups. And of course there are also desks for classic coworking - unpack your laptop and get going!
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The Social Impact Lab Leipzig is a coworking space and business incubator. This three-storey industrial monument is a workplace for social startups and young entrepreneurs. In addition to an open working atmosphere, flexible tables and 24/7 access, the lab also offers start-up support, workshops, networking and community events.
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