A Day at WeWork 100 Harris Street

Pyrmont used to be where Sydney kept its wool. Today, it is where many of the city’s technology and media companies have their teams. With roughly 43,000 square feet of workspace in a heritage-listed former wool store, WeWork 100 Harris Street sits right at the intersection of those two eras. 

100 Harris Street is more than a century old. Its heritage shows in the charming brick exterior, oversized timber beams, and original columns that still support the ceilings. But step inside, and you’ll find the modern workspace companies big and small are here for: coworking desks, private offices, lounges and recreation spaces, all with raw timber overhead and polished floors underfoot. The best part? A central atrium that pulls natural light into every space. 

If this sounds distinguished, that’s because it is — so let’s discover what a day at 100 Harris Street looks like, starting with…

Getting to the peninsula

Surrounded by the harbor but closely connected by public transport, Pyrmont is easy to get to and from Sydney’s city center.

John Street Square light rail on the L1 Dulwich Hill line is a short walk from the building, connecting you to Central Station in one direction and the Inner West in the other. Bus route 389 stops on Harris Street near John Street. If you arrive by water, Pyrmont Bay Wharf puts the ferry network a few minutes’ walk away. Drivers can get in via the Western Distributor, and while the building doesn’t include parking, members have historically been able to tap into discounted rates at The Star next door (worth confirming with the community team, as arrangements change).

For many members, the best commute is on two wheels. There is bike storage on-site and showers upstairs, so a ride along the harbourfront becomes a workable morning routine rather than a sweaty gamble.

Under the beams

The building’s history comes into view before you reach your desk. The brick facade gives way to an inviting lobby, and the lift opens onto the third floor, where the first thing you notice is the ceiling: thick, rough-sawn timber beams supported by columns that have stood since the days of wool bales and cargo hooks.

Then you notice the light. A dramatic central atrium runs through the space, and the lounges and workstations around it stay bright all day. 

Pour a coffee from the kitchen (micro-roasted and unlimited), find a spot in the common area or head to your private office, and settle in. The building’s character does the rest.

Space for how you actually work

This building is a converted warehouse, which means more than charm. It’s large enough to offer a range of well-designed workspace options catering to the many ways you work throughout a single day. Open collaboration areas and lounge seating suit the times you want a little buzz around you. For quick calls, phone booths are scattered across the workspace. Meeting rooms, bookable by the hour, handle everything from a quick one-on-one to a client pitch with video conferencing. And when you need deep focus, the layout leaves plenty of quieter pockets to retreat into without sacrificing comfort.

Individuals who want a permanent spot have the option of a dedicated desk. For teams, 100 Harris Street offers private offices sized from a couple of people up to 100+, and full floor offices for companies of 50 or more that want a space to call their own. Everything comes furnished, wired, and move-in ready from day one.

The extras that change the day

While every WeWork comes with the suite of amenities members know and count upon, 100 Harris Street goes beyond that. You will discover a parent’s room, lockable and equipped with a refrigerator and sink. There is also a wellness room, the quiet space you need to recharge, meditate, pray, or simply have ten minutes alone with the door closed. When you need a break from the screen, the recreational games area gives you a place to unwind with your team. And for large gatherings, the events center offers space to bring everyone together. 

The star of 100 Harris Street is the reimagined outdoor space: a beautiful furnished terrace for coffee breaks, alfresco lunches, one-on-ones in the fresh air, or taking your pup out to bask in the Sydney sun (yes, we are dog-friendly, too).

The team behind the front desk

The reviews make it clear that the community team at 100 Harris Street sits high among the reasons people like working here. Members call out the staff by name and point to the monthly events as a reason to stick around. One member recalled arriving for a high-stakes meeting and being greeted by a team member who already knew how important it was, so they made sure every logistical detail was taken care of.

The community team handles the keycards, the room bookings, the printer, but also the hospitality, and that is what turns a nice building into a place people choose to come back to.

Lunch on the harbour

Step outside and Pyrmont rewards you. Darling Harbour is a few minutes on foot, with waterfront restaurants, hotels, and the ICC Sydney convention center lining the water. The Star is practically next door for dining and entertainment. Harris Street itself is lined with cafés, and the local Google campus keeps the neighborhood buzzing at lunchtime.

Walk across Pyrmont Bridge, and you are in the CBD in about ten minutes, which makes client meetings in town easy without giving up the calmer, village feel of the peninsula. Head the other way, and the Sydney Fish Market is a short stroll for the freshest seafood lunch in the city.

Pyrmont gives you the harbour without the CBD crush. It’s a trade most members are happy to make.

This building and hundreds more

A WeWork All Access membership gets you into 100 Harris Street as well as the other WeWork locations across Sydney, including 1 Sussex Street on the Barangaroo side of the CBD, 5 Martin Place in the financial core, and 383 George Street near Wynyard. It also carries you to Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and hundreds of buildings worldwide. Same app, same keycard.