Thought Fort

By day, it’s an office space for all sorts of creative types. Sometimes by night, it’s host to parties that you never thought would exist in Brisbane.
I went to a Day of the Dead party the other week hosted by the Thought Fort’s friends, frankie&bs. Sometimes I feel dread when I go to costume parties. Is anyone else going to be dressed up? Is this bespeckled robed rooster I’m wearing on my head too much? Well, let me tell you this. The Thought Fort is a place home to all sorts of creatives by day and by night. As soon as I walked into the venue, I felt right at home.
The venue was in the best costume of all, and everyone within it was wearing costumes too. There were dj’s in one corner, and a makeshift bar at the front where you walk in. There were a multitude of rainbow crêpe organisms that just seemed to grow out of the walls. Local artists were exhibiting their work there as well. The balcony that wraps around the building gave a sweet reprieve from the sultry heat of the dancefloor.
The parties held at Thought Fort usually shut down at 12, but then, because you’re just on the outskirts of the valley, it ain’t no thang to shimmy your way into the lion’s den intersection of Ann and Brunswick Street. If you wanted to arrange an event at the Thought Fort, you’d do best to contact them during daytime hours (see phone number) and see what they’ve got to say about it.

As I look out the window of my home office, the gentle drift of ocean currents and the soft peaks of golden sand inspire me to great heights of productivity.
Yeah right. I currently look out onto a row of city council bins, I am sweltering in my 5×5 metre home office space and I’ve befriended the neighbourhood stray cat, such is my need for a sounding board to run my ideas pass.
For self-​employed people working from home, the Thought Fort is Brisbane’s latest 24 hour co-​working studio space. It’s a great idea for those who don’t like to mix their domestic life with work or just need to upgrade to a professional space for client meetings without the complications of leasing a commercial office.
Prices range from daily, weekly or monthly hire and include a desk, air-​conditioning, internet access, cleaning, basic printing (don’t print a magazine), Friday beers and an exotic fish tank. Also included is the great opportunity to network with like-​minded people who are sharing the same experiences of building a business. The current tenants are an eclectic mix of designers, musicians, artists and programmers but don’t let this deter you from applying. If you’re working on a great idea, you need some temporary office space, you want like-​minded people to inspire and support you, then check out the Thought Fort.
The Thought Fort is located 550m away from Brunswick St Station and 850m away from Central Station.