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First Overseas TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE. Revolutionary Co-Working Space to Come to Taiwan

2021,08 12
Ruentex brings TSUTAYA to Taiwan and its revolutionary, unique "Work Style" that combines coffee and reading. In addition to their specialization in Book & Cafe solutions and tens of thousands of books, TSUTAYA also introduces SHARE LOUNGE, a new type of co-working space offering the convenience of a shared office and the comfort of a lounge. There are currently seven branches in Japan featuring this innovative bookstore–co-working space hybrid. This partnership with Ruentex in Taiwan will be the first overseas SHARE LOUNGE.
3D schematic of the book area at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Songshan
3D schematic of the book area at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Songshan

The Work Style Solution for You

Conventional office spaces do not satisfy the evolution of work and life in the age of 5G, freelancing, and multi-hyphen careers. The growing demand for a place to be inspired and complete work by marketing and creative professionals necessitates the versatile Work Style, a freer and more individualized space that meets consumer expectations.

3D schematic of SHARE LOUNGE entrance at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Songshan
3D schematic of SHARE LOUNGE entrance at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Songshan

Ruentex brings TSUTAYA to Taiwan and its revolutionary, unique “Work Style” combining coffee and reading. In addition to their specialization in Book & Cafe solutions and tens of thousands of books, TSUTAYA also introduces SHARE LOUNGE, a new type of co-working space offering the convenience of a shared office and the comfort of a lounge. There are currently seven branches in Japan featuring this innovative bookstore–co-working space hybrid. This partnership with Ruentex in Taiwan will be the first overseas SHARE LOUNGE.

3D schematic of SHARE LOUNGE seating at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Songshan
3D schematic of SHARE LOUNGE seating at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Songshan

SHARE LOUNGE aims to create the most inspiring and comfortable space for creatives with convenient equipment and accessories, as well as drinks, snacks, and exhilarating magazines. TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE does more than sell books but pioneering the infinite possibilities of life. This cozy yet invigorating space reimagines traditionally inflexible coffee shops and lowers the threshold for co-working spaces. This is not just a revolution of brick-and-mortar bookstores but one of lifestyle.

3D schematic of children’s area at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Songshan
3D schematic of children’s area at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Songshan

TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Songshan Station Front was renamed TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Songshan, seeking to enable customers with a "more independent, free, and personal way of working." The SHARE LOUNGE co-working space occupies 423 of the total 1256 ㎡ with 110 seats. The rest of the store offers TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE's brilliant lifestyle selections and books. It is located on 3F of CITYLINK Songshan I.