The growing Richland co-working community Fuse SPC moved to 723 The Parkway at the beginning of the year.

The move to the Richland Parkway creates more space for the social purpose corporation. 

Fuse’s old George Washington Way building was 3,000 square feet and the new facility is 10,000 square feet.

Including the purchase price, renovation and indoor and exterior upgrades, the total project cost about $1.4 million

The new Fuse building features seven offices on the first floor, a total of 15 offices throughout the building, an expanded podcast studio, a photo studio, two full kitchens, a shower room, and more space for the hot desk – a first-come, first-serve area for people using laptops for their businesses.

Hot desk membership starts at $120 a month, with discounts for students and educators.

The new space is described by Fuse officials as being like an urban loft in the heart of Richland with lots of natural light, 

Construction was completed Jan. 5 with full interior build-out completed Feb. 8. Exterior renovations to be completed by spring. A grand opening will be in May.

The building is a hub for entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, tech firms, freelancers and remote workers. It’s a place to plug into a vibrant, collaborative community passionate about bringing new ideas and new businesses to the Tri-Cities.

Chervenell Construction Co. of Kennewick was the contractor. MMEC Architecture and Interiors of Kennewick was the architect.

The project was overseen by Prospere, Boost, Fuse and Paragon Equipment Management in collaboration with Chervenell. Paragon will maintain the facility.

Interior design was led by Jess Stangeland, local designer and Fuse’s community manager. Building furniture is from Steelcase.

More information is available at fusespc.com.