See how old gym space has been transformed into stunning offices

See how an old gym space has been lovingly transformed into several stunning shared office spaces for Toowoomba businesses, and meet the woman behind the vision.

FROM GRIM GYM TO WOW: The before and after photos of the mammoth construction and renovation task behind Emerald Kove, the beautiful new boutique office share space in South Toowoomba.

Natasha Krahenbring knew she was onto something as soon as she stepped foot inside the dusty, cobweb filled former gym space.

The old home of Strength Precinct Toowoomba, former marketing guru Mrs Krahenbring had a vision to transform the Water Street shell into a vibrant shared office space with a touch of city luxury and quickly set about bringing her dream to life with her very own hands.

Natasha Krahenbring, director and owner of new boutique shared office spaces, Emerald Kove. Picture: Nev Madsen

“My husband, Troy and my eight-year-old son Preston and I started working on the building back in January on the Australia Day long weekend,” she said.

“Other than the electrical and plumbing work the entire job has been our labour of love, with us building the kitchen, installing all the gyprock and plasterboard – I’ve painted every square inch of this entire space myself.
“I think I’ve actually given myself RSI but it’s worth it to see the vision for Emerald Kove finally come together.”

Emerald Kove: From dusty gym to beautiful boutique office spaces

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Director and owner of fellow shared office space, Ko Kollective just a few doors down the road for the last three and a half years Mrs Krahenbring said the jewel theme stemmed from her lifelong love of The Wizard of Oz.

“We wanted to find a space close to the Ko Kollective with plenty of parking, because you can never have enough parking when it comes to office spaces,” she said.

Emerald Kove, before and after the construction and renovations.

“We currently have 12 office spaces and our boardroom completed, with only one space left unoccupied and we have plans to install stairs and open up the second story, creating a further seven larger office spaces.”

Mrs Krahenbring said there was also an office space dedicated solely to holistic health including counselling and therapy sessions as well as massage with small businesses able to hire the room on an hourly basis.

Natasha Krahenbring inside Emerald Kove’s luxurious sitting room. Picture: Nev Madsen

“We’re calling it ‘Your Room’ and the whole idea is to provide the small businesses within the community a flexible workspace they only need to pay for when they need it,” she said.

“With more and more businesses transitioning to working remotely due to the pandemic, co-working spaces like this are becoming popular and accessible ways to juggle life and work without having to make your like your work – you can separate the two.”

To find out more about the Ko Kollective and Emerald Kove, follow this link.