Working in the comfort of your home is great, but some of us have the attention span of a goldfish – and trying to concentrate while resisting the TV and attempting to block out your neighbour’s kids’ screaming isn’t exactly conducive.
A trip to the nearest Starbucks or library would solve the problem, but these tend to be full right when you need them. Besides, $20 spent on frappes doesn’t guarantee you an indefinite time for your seat – you may get asked to leave once the crowd comes in.
But not all is lost – there are rentable study areas to get your mugger mode on at. With free wifi and other amenities, these working spaces will allow you to cram in a productive environment – without the worry of getting chased out halfway.
Despite Desk Next Door’s simple appearance, students are attracted to it for its productive environment and vicinity to nearby food places.
Power outlets are mounted at the front of your desk, so you need not worry about struggling to connect your charger to a floor point. For those who value privacy, table partitions can be easily fixed.
Printing, laminating, scanning and laptop rental services are also available – just ask the staff and they’ll be more than happy to assist.
Note: Reservations required and sessions will be allocated
Rates:
$3 for 2h, $6 for 5h, $10 for 10h
Address: 416 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 #01-977, Singapore 560416
Opening hours: 9am – 10:30pm daily
Telephone: 9139 8167
Website
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Study Box offers a conducive studying environment that’s great for groups of friends, with lamps on each table for optimum lighting and a printing service for your projects.
Their pantry is also stocked with popular snacks such as Hello Panda, Pocky and cup noodles – so go ahead and take a bite at their lounge while watching some TV.
Note: Reservations required
Rates:
Students: $3.50 for the first hour, subsequent hours @ $1.50
Adults: $5 for the first hour, subsequent hours @ $2.50
Address: 67B Queen Street, Singapore 188546
Opening hours: 9am – 10:30pm daily
Telephone: 8338 5672
Website
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If you have a team presentation coming up, The Study Area sports a 65-inch LED display screen for you to conduct a rehearsal with your peers. Rooms can accommodate 40 people comfortably, but you don’t have to worry about disturbance – the noise level is always closely monitored to ensure that your productiveness stays at peak.
Place your bags in their key access lockers, and grab yourself a free cup of tea before you get to your seat.
Complimentary entry to their swimming pool and gym is also provided at their Tai Seng outlet – no harm taking a break!
Note: Reservations required
Rates:
$12 for 12h
Address:
Tai Seng: Oxley Bizhub – 61 Ubi Road 1 #02-40, Singapore 408727
Kovan: Blk 201 Hougang St 21 #01-07, Singapore 530201
Opening hours: 24/7
Telephone: 9649 1385
Website
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At Coffeemin, patrons pay for the amount of time spent, rather than on drinks and food.
It follows a work-and-play concept, offering both study tables and entertainment such as Xbox consoles, board games and a pool table – perfect for those who need some balance in their routine.
Their pantry is fully equipped with beverages and cookies, though feel free to da bao your own food if you wish.
Note: Only walk-ins
Rates:
Weekdays: $6 for 1st hour
Weekends: $8 for 1st hour
Subsequent 10mins: $1
Full day: $30
Jurong East
Address: 2 Jurong East Central 1, JCube shopping mall, #02-11, Singapore 609731
Telephone: 6904 4045
Clarke Quay
Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Clarke Quay Central mall, #02-32, Singapore 059817
Telephone: 6222 6100
Opening hours (both): 11AM – 9:30PM daily
Website
Designed with an open concept, the warm and inviting Workhouse facilitates discussion amongst individuals. Its forte lies in the customizable workspace given, so feel free to rearrange tables and chairs to optimize team project sessions.
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Their pantry is equipped with snacks and a coffee machine – so go on and whip up some caffeinated goodness amidst all the mugging.
Note: Reservations required
Rates:
Full day: $40
Address: 60 Upper Weld Road, Singapore 207413
Opening hours: 11am – 7pm daily
Telephone: 6291 2650
Website
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East-siders haven’t been forgotten. Located just 5 minutes away from Eunos MRT, Study One Corner is definitely not the place for lepak-ers. Adding on to its affordable price, its pantry offers cup noodles to muggers who are too busy to grab a proper meal.
If you need post-it notes, feel free to grab some from their wall mural – a creative effort by @TheGridWall.
Note: Reservations required
Rates:
$1.50 for 1 hour
10% discount from 4th hour
Address: 228 Changi Rd #05-08, Singapore 419741
Opening hours: 9am – 9pm daily
Telephone: 9336 4004 or 9155 9408
Website
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Now that you’re aware of these places, you lazies have no more excuses to avoid studying. No more hovering over tables in fast food outlets and coffee joints, waiting for patrons to leave so you can swoop in on their spots!
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