New Co-working Facility Opens in Bend’s Old Mill
The 42,000-square-foot site provides hybrid operators with new access to private offices and dedicated content studios.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Remote Work
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Kiln has opened a 42,000-square-foot co-working space in Bend's Old Mill District, repurposing a former Ibex Global call center site. The facility offers private offices and content studios to support hybrid and remote work operators.
Why it matters
As remote work demand persists, operators are increasingly converting large-format commercial real estate into flexible, multipurpose professional hubs. This development signals a shift in how local office space is utilized to blend workspace productivity with broader wellness amenities.
The facility spans 42,000 square feet on a 4.6-acre site, featuring a 150-space parking lot. Approximately 400 guests attended the grand opening event for the new space.
The players
Kiln
A developer and operator of multi-use co-working spaces across the Western U.S.
Ibex Global
A global provider of customer experience solutions that previously operated a call center at the Bend site.
The details
The facility provides a mix of private offices, open-plan desks, and dedicated content studios for members. By repurposing the existing structure, the operator aims to integrate professional service tiers with wellness-focused amenities. Access is managed through membership programs that permit use of the company’s network of facilities.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: Article publication date.
Market Landscape
The project follows the growing regional trend of converting abandoned large-footprint office assets into multi-tenant flexible work environments. This reflects a broader shift toward repurposing mid-market commercial real estate to meet the specialized needs of hybrid and remote teams.
Local business owners seeking flexible infrastructure should evaluate if the facility's membership model offers lower overhead than traditional commercial leases. Watch for whether this saturation in the Old Mill District alters the demand for smaller private office suites in the surrounding area.
The takeaway
The move highlights the viability of retrofitting legacy call centers for modern, distributed workforces. Operators should monitor the 150-space parking utilization to gauge how high-density co-working spaces impact traffic flow near the Bond & Wilson roundabout.
Further reading
For more on evolving office requirements, visit Remote Work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cascade Business News.
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