# European Coworking Firm InfinitSpace Plants U.S. Flag in Downtown L.A.
InfinitSpace, a European flexible workspace operator, is launching its U.S. expansion with a 32,000-square-foot lease at the historic Desmond's Building in Downtown Los Angeles. The announcement comes as the company commits to opening 30 locations across the country within two years, signaling aggressive growth in the American coworking sector.
The Los Angeles location at 612 South represents InfinitSpace's first U.S. footprint. The company operates a long-term management partnership at the property, positioning itself to compete directly with established players like WeWork, Regus, and smaller regional operators already saturating major metro markets.
Downtown L.A. remains a testing ground for flexible workspace concepts. The neighborhood has seen steady interest from office tenants seeking shorter lease terms and shared amenities. InfinitSpace's entry adds another competitor to a space already crowded with operators chasing post-pandemic demand from startups, freelancers, and remote workers seeking professional office environments outside traditional corporate settings.
The 32,000-square-foot footprint suggests a mid-sized offering. Coworking operators typically carve these spaces into dedicated desks, private offices, and shared conference facilities. Pricing varies by market, but Downtown L.A. coworking memberships typically range from $300 to $800 monthly for dedicated desk space and $1,500 to $4,000 for private offices, depending on amenities and lease length.
InfinitSpace's two-year timeline to 30 locations is ambitious but not unprecedented. WeWork, before its 2019 valuation collapse, opened locations across multiple cities annually. However, the coworking market has matured. Landlords now negotiate better terms with operators, and demand remains uneven across secondary markets. The company's European track record provides operational experience, but U.S. market dynamics differ significantly.
The Desmond's Building itself carries historic weight. The property occupies prime Downtown real estate, a location where landlords command premium rates. Older buildings like Desmond's often appeal to coworking operators because renovation costs remain lower than new construction, and the character attracts creative tenants seeking alternatives to glass-and-steel office parks.
For landlords, InfinitSpace represents a way to stabilize underutilized buildings. Traditional office leases now run shorter and come with more flexibility demands. Coworking operators absorb that risk by aggregating multiple small tenants under one master lease. For building owners, this locks in long-term revenue without managing dozens of individual corporate tenants.
Tenants gain flexibility. Monthly or quarterly memberships eliminate long-term lease commitments. Startups and growing firms can scale office space up or down without penalty. Established companies use coworking as satellite offices or temporary project spaces.
The timing reflects broader U.S. office trends. Hybrid work arrangements reduced demand for traditional full-floor leases. Many companies downsized their footprints. Coworking fills the gap for businesses wanting occasional in-person space without five-year commitments.
InfinitSpace's European operations provide a tested business model. However, American coworking markets remain fragmented. Success depends on site selection. Downtown L.A. is a credible launching point given its mix of creative industries and tech startups. The real test comes as InfinitSpace expands beyond coastal hubs into secondary markets where demand for premium coworking space remains uncertain.