telos.haus
telos.haus is a warehouse in brooklyn where communities and individuals gather for art, music & design. we offer diverse programming, coworking memberships, and rentals of our space.
our name combines the ancient Greek concept of telos, meaning 'end' or 'goal,' with Bauhaus, a German art school recognized for its attention to craft. We believe that by unifying how we do things with why we do them, we can create the relationships, community, and world we most want to see.
place
telos.haus is located in East Williamsburg, just minutes from Grand Street station. our 4000 square foot floorplan comprises an indoor coworking and lounge area and a 2000 square foot terrace.
before being converted into the communal gathering space it is today, our warehouse was occupied by Alexander Heinrici, trusted screenprinter to Andy Warhol. Continuing this artistic legacy, we offer shared workspace for artists, technologists, and creatives. In the evening and on weekends, our space transforms into a multipurpose event venue.
We are lucky to share the neighborhood with many friends, such as Amant, Hex House, and member-favorite lunch spot A-Pou's Taste. Here is a map view of some of our favorite places around.
telos.haus is located up one flight of stairs and is not ADA-accessible.
coworking memberships
what is it like to work at telos? in the words of one of our members, it feels like working at the university library. it's in turns quiet and loud, focused and chatty. sometimes you'll have a table all to yourself; other times, you'll be sharing space with others. someone may be napping on the couch or eating lunch. the throughline in all of this is that it feels like working with friends.
officially, our coworking hours are monday to friday, 9am to 6pm. unofficially, members are trusted to access the space as they please: many members prefer to use the space after hours or only on weekends, although there may be events during those times.
alongside our main coworking space, members have access to our kitchen (tea, coffee, snacks), phone booth, and 2000 square foot roof.
if you're considering a membership, you may want to try our space with a day pass or request an in-person tour.
all members also receive the following benefits:
- monthly member lunch
- free day passes for friends & family
- free poster with purchase at secret riso club
- 50% off events: workshops, performances, parties, and more
- a community of kind friends who want you to win <3
a little note...
telos is currently a small team of two, and we'd like to offer work exchanges to professionals with experience in design, marketing, social media, hospitality, or event planning. please email us if you're interested in assisting at our studio in exchange for 50% off a resident or anchor-level membership. we'd love to hear from you.
events
stay up to date with our public google calendar (which you can add to your own cal), or follow us on lu.ma.
rentals
With over 4,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, telos.haus is perfect for gatherings large or small. we encourage you to submit an event. below is a sampling of some events we've hosted before.
- group shows and exhibitions
- rooftop dinners, birthday parties, and holiday parties
- pop-up markets with local makers and vendors
- secret warehouse raves
- multi-day educational workshops and summer schools
- intimate film screenings