Choosing a coworking space in Makati starts with team size, but headcount should not make the decision on its own. The right setup also depends on how often your team works on-site, how much privacy you need, how employees collaborate, how frequently you hold meetings, and whether you expect to add people soon.
A solo consultant who needs a desk twice a week has different requirements from a seven-person startup working together daily. An eight-person hybrid team may need fewer permanent workstations, but more access to meeting space.
So, what type of coworking space in Makati is right for your team? Start by matching your headcount with your actual work pattern. Coworking desks can suit individual professionals and flexible schedules, while dedicated private offices become worth considering attendance, collaboration, privacy, and equipment requirements increase.
Working Solo? Start With a Coworking Desk
For one person, a coworking desk is often the simplest place to start. It provides a professional workstation without requiring you to maintain a dedicated private office that may sit unused for part of the week.
This setup can make sense as a coworking space for entrepreneurs who divide their time between focused work, client meetings, and work outside the office. The same applies to a coworking space for freelancers, remote workers, consultants, and other independent professionals who want a dedicated work environment when they need one.
At M Spaces coworking spaces in Makati, the current plans are:
| Coworking Plan | Current Rate |
| Half day | PHP 300 |
| Whole day | PHP 500 |
| Unlimited, 1 month | PHP 4,900 |
M Spaces confirms that its Makati coworking plans include a dedicated workstation in an air-conditioned shared workspace, high-speed Wi-Fi and LAN, meeting-room access, phone booths and focus rooms subject to a fair-use policy, pantry access, and unlimited coffee, tea, and water.
Printing, scanning, and photocopying are also available for an additional charge.
For example, a freelancer who only needs a professional workspace for occasional focused days could compare half-day and whole-day access before committing to a monthly plan.
Growing to 6–7 People? Consider a Private Office
A small team should consider moving from coworking to a private office when employees regularly work together, make frequent calls, handle confidential information, need permanent seating, or keep equipment and work materials on-site.
This is particularly relevant when choosing a coworking space for startups. A four-person startup using coworking desks occasionally may find that arrangement sufficient. Once the same company grows to six or seven employees who consistently work on-site, the operational requirements change.
For teams at this stage, M Spaces currently lists the following private office space option in Makati:
| Private Office Details | Medium Office |
| Team capacity | 6–7 people |
| Office size | 13–21 sqm |
| Current rate | PHP 10,900 per seat |
| Setup | Fully furnished and move-in ready |
| Workstations | Office chairs, desks, and overhead shelves |
| Connectivity | High-speed Wi-Fi and LAN |
| Support | Receptionist support |
A private office in Makati may therefore make more sense when your team needs a consistent base rather than separate desks in an open coworking area.
Have 8–17 Team Members? Move Into a Larger Private Office
As a team grows, workspace planning becomes less about finding enough chairs and more about supporting day-to-day operations. Dedicated seating, collaboration, calls, equipment, meetings, privacy, and expected hiring all affect how much space is practical.
For larger teams, M Spaces currently lists the following Mega Office specifications in Makati:
| Private Office Details | Mega Office |
| Team capacity | 8–17 people |
| Office size | 22–41 sqm |
| Current rate | PHP 10,900 per seat |
| Makati availability | 5 Mega Offices |
| Room configurations | 4 offices for 10 people; 1 office for 17 people |
| Setup | Fully furnished and move-in ready |
| Connectivity | High-speed Wi-Fi and LAN |
| Support | Receptionist support |
An eight-person company expecting to hire four more employees over the next year should look beyond today’s headcount. Compare the practicality of carrying some unused capacity now with the possibility of quickly outgrowing a smaller space.
This distinction also matters when comparing a shared office in Makati with a dedicated private room. A team whose employees mostly work independently may continue to function well in shared space, while one that collaborates throughout the day may benefit from having its own room.
Bringing the Whole Team Together? Book a Meeting Room
Hybrid and distributed teams do not necessarily need a permanent workstation for every employee. If the team comes together for planning sessions, client presentations, interviews, workshops, training, or periodic collaboration, bookable meeting space can address a different requirement from everyday desk access.
This reflects a broader change in office planning. CBRE’s 2024 Asia Pacific Office Occupier Survey found that more than 60% of surveyed occupiers said office attendance had reached a steady state, while desk-sharing ratios were expected to increase as companies adapted space to hybrid work patterns.
At M Spaces Makati, the current meeting room rental options include:
| Meeting Space | Capacity | Current Rate |
| Large Meeting Room | Up to 10 people | PHP 1,000/hour |
| Conference Room | Up to 20 people | PHP 2,100/hour |
The Makati meeting rooms include whiteboards, a TV monitor, high-speed Wi-Fi, AV equipment, receptionist or on-site assistance, pantry access, unlimited coffee and filtered water, and regular cleaning and sanitization.
A six-person hybrid team that meets in person twice a month, for example, may have little reason to maintain six permanent desks solely for those meetings. Its everyday workspace and meeting space requirements can be assessed separately.
Do Not Choose a Coworking Space in Makati Based on Headcount Alone
Team size is a useful starting point, not the complete workspace requirement. Two companies with eight employees can need completely different office setups depending on when and how those employees work.
1. Frequency of Office Use
Start with actual attendance. Determine whether employees will work on-site every day, several days per week, occasionally, or only for scheduled meetings.
A hybrid team of 10 may require less permanent desk capacity than a six-person team that works together in the office five days a week. Look at peak attendance as well as the total employee count.
2. Privacy
Consider how often employees make private calls, conduct interviews, discuss confidential client information, or perform work that requires sustained concentration.
Coworking can remain practical when most work is independent, and private conversations are occasional. Regular confidential discussions or calls may make a private office worth considering.
3. Collaboration Needs
Ask how frequently employees need to work side by side.
If most tasks are completed independently, dedicated team space may be less important. Teams that continuously review work, brainstorm, or coordinate projects may place greater value on sitting together.
4. Meeting Requirements
Separate desk capacity from meeting capacity.
Client presentations, interviews, workshops, and planning sessions may require larger rooms even when your everyday team is small. A workspace decision should account for both routine attendance and the largest groups you regularly expect to host.
5. Amenities and Workspace Services
Review the practical infrastructure behind the desk. Internet connectivity, workstations, meeting rooms, phone booths, pantry facilities, reception support, and building access can affect how effectively the space supports daily operations.
Compare these requirements against the actual inclusions of each plan rather than assuming every coworking or office arrangement provides the same services.
6. Growth Plans
Plan around both current and expected headcount over the next six to 12 months.
Too much unused space means paying for capacity your team does not yet need. Too little can mean having to change offices soon after hiring. A reasonable middle ground depends on how certain your hiring plans are and how quickly the workspace can adapt.
| Team Situation | Workspace to Consider | Why It May Fit |
| Solo professional | Coworking desk | Flexible workspace without maintaining a private office |
| 6–7-person team | Medium private office | Dedicated seating and greater privacy |
| 8–17-person team | Mega private office | More capacity for established or growing teams |
| Hybrid or distributed team | Coworking + meeting rooms | Separates everyday desk needs from group meetings |
These are starting points rather than fixed rules. Your attendance pattern, privacy requirements, collaboration style, and growth plans should determine the setup.
Find a Workspace That Fits Your Team at M Spaces Makati
The right workspace should fit both the number of people on your team and the way those people work. Coworking in Makati is suitable for small and growing teams when the workspace arrangement can change with their requirements, from individual coworking desks to dedicated offices and bookable meeting facilities.
M Spaces Makati is located at Units 34A and B, Rufino Pacific Tower, 6784 Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino Street, Legazpi Village, Makati. Its current workspace mix includes an eight-workstation coworking area, seven private offices accommodating teams of six to 17, and meeting facilities.
Explore the available coworking space in Makati and compare the options against your expected attendance, privacy needs, meeting schedule, and future headcount.
For current rates and availability, or help comparing coworking desks, private offices, and meeting rooms for your requirements, you can also contact M Spaces and discuss the setup that fits how your team works.
