The Studio & Coworking
A Coworking Space in Marikina That Is Also an Art Studio
Looking for a coworking space in Marikina? What a day at a home art studio desk is like: fast 5G Wi-Fi, coffee, quiet company and paint within reach.
Working from home is great until the walls start closing in. Cafés help, but you cannot always take a call or stay six hours. A coworking space sits in between, and in Marikina the options are few. Ours is an unusual one.
What it is
CHQ Home Arts Studio is an apartment in Marikina that works as an art studio, a hangout and a place to work. A coworking day here means:
- A desk that is yours for the day
- Fast 5G Wi-Fi
- Coffee
- Good light
- Quiet company, the kind where someone is painting at the next table
What it is not
It is not an office building. There is no reception, no meeting pods and no day-pass kiosk. It is a home, which is why visits are by message. Tell us the day you want and we will confirm if there is room.
Who it suits
- Freelancers and remote workers who live in Marikina and are tired of their own dining table
- Writers, illustrators and designers who like being around materials
- Students with a deadline who need a calm room
- Anyone who works better when another person is quietly working nearby
The break is the best part
Every focus technique tells you to take breaks. Most of us spend them scrolling. Here the break is five minutes of oil pastel, a lump of clay or a few chords on the guitar by the window, with the Rizal mountains in the distance. You go back to your screen with a clearer head.
A sample day
- Arrive, coffee, set up.
- Two focused work blocks before lunch.
- Lunch out. Marikina has no shortage of food.
- One more block.
- Half an hour making something with your hands before you go home.
If you prefer a café
Some days you want the hum of a coffee shop. The Marikina coffee directory has a guide to study-friendly cafés in Marikina and one for late-night cafés for night owls.
How to book
Send an inquiry and choose "Coworking or a studio visit," or DM @chqhomeartsstudio. Ask about the day rate when you message.
Quick answers
Is there a coworking space in Marikina?
Yes. Marikina has a few coworking spaces, including CHQ Home Arts Studio, a home art studio that offers a desk, fast 5G Wi-Fi and coffee by arrangement.
Can I work or study at CHQ Home Arts Studio?
Yes. Message us with your preferred date. It is a home studio, so space is limited and visits are confirmed in advance.
Is the Wi-Fi good enough for video calls?
The studio runs on fast 5G Wi-Fi. If your work depends on long calls, tell us when you book so we can seat you somewhere quiet.