A new 'study cafe' called O3 Space has opened in Sydney, where students can pay by the hour to study in a relaxed environment with matcha drinks and lo-fi beats. According to Education | The Guardian, the cafe is located on the site of the former Gould's Book Arcade and offers a unique space for students to focus on their work. The concept, which is common in Asia, is relatively new in Australia.
The founder of O3 Space, Luca Yang, aims to create a space that does not feel like work, with laptops and matcha flowing in a cavernous space. Yang's startup claims to be creating the 'best study products the world has ever seen', and the 24/7 study cafe is one of their initiatives. The cafe's atmosphere is designed to be calming, with big lights off and lo-fi beats playing in the background.
This new concept reflects a shift in the way students approach studying, with a focus on comfort and relaxation. The fact that students are willing to pay by the hour to study in a cafe setting suggests a desire for a unique and productive learning environment.