Office
Working remotely together
Located in one of Minneapolis' most beautiful, vibrant, and walkable neighborhoods, Noble Robot offers developer- and artist-friendly co-working, suited for both individuals and small teams, and designed specifically for people working with remote teams and clients.
- Video-conference-equipped meeting room and podcast/audio recording space.
- Common area with lounge seating, 4K media center, PC/consoles, and 8'x8' VR area.
- Kitchenette with full-size refrigerator, microwave, snacks, and tea/coffee/cocoa kettle.
- Commercial-grade internet access (250 Mbps down / 90 Mbps up).
- Next-door grocery, dozens of restaurants, shops/services, and a multiplex cinema all within 3 blocks.
Co-working options
Looking for a dedicated work area and storage space, on either a part- or full-time basis?
- 55" x 24" desk with 5 drawers.
- Power strip with serge protection and USB charging.
- Use Noble Robot for business mail/packages.
- Access to loft space for long-term equipment storage.
Don't need a lot of space or gear to do your work, but still want the benefits of working in a office with other creative people?
- Use of all common areas and meeting rooms.
- Use of a dedicated "hot desk" kept open for all members.
- Limited personal storage.
All memberships include
- 24/7 building access.
- Use of Noble Robot equipment, including:
- Console development kits (for licensed and partner developers)
- Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Playdate, Android TV
- VR headsets
- Game controllers
- Console development kits (for licensed and partner developers)
- Use of The Clubhouse recording/meeting space.
- Bike parking.
- Bring your dog!
- Standing invite to our weekly Star Trek viewing night!
The Clubhouse
Our audio recording space was built for (and is the regular home of) the gamedev podcast Nice Games Club. It also serves as our video-enabled conference/meeting room, available to all members.
If you have a podcast in need of a permanent (or temporary) home, or have an audio recording project (voice over performance, narration, etc.), contact us for a tour and a chat!
The Clubhouse is a sound-treated studio space built around a professional recording interface and XLR condenser microphones, supporting up to four in-person hosts/guests and an unlimited number of remote participants.
A complete turnkey studio space that’s also flexible and easy-to-use. Any USB-C-enabled laptop can plug in with a single cable and hook into the recording interface, a wide-angle webcam, a 32-inch HD display, and a wired internet connection.
Have a different setup? Need some help? We can accommodate that, too!
Event rental
Noble Robot is available for one-time event rentals. You can rent The Clubhouse or the entire space for events of all kinds, for up to 25 attendees.
- Workshops/lectures
- In-person/hybrid team meetings
- Filmed/streamed presentations
- Playtest/demo events
Rate: $75/hr.
Not sure if your event is right for Noble Robot? Contact us with any questions or to schedule a tour.
The building and neighborhood
326 E Hennepin Ave, #206
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Noble Robot is housed in the historic Saint Anthony Falls Bank building. With its unique French-inspired Beaux Arts facade coupled with a renovated interior and roof, the building feels brand new. Also home to Masu Sushi restaurant and a pair of architecture firms, Noble Robot’s corner of the building benefits from its many features:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Newly-renovated elevator
- 20-foot ceilings
- Commercial heating/air conditioning
- Shared conference room (in addition to the Clubhouse)
The 300 block of East Hennepin Ave in the Nicollet Island neighborhood of Minneapolis ranks among the very best areas in the city, featuring mixed-use buildings, the nearby river falls and park amenities, and dozens of dining, retail, and culture options. It is located within 10 minutes (transit, bike, or car) from both downtown and the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.
- 94/100 walk score (“Walker’s Paradise”)
- 96/100 bike score (“Biker’s Paradise”)
- 67/100 transit score (“Good Transit”)
Scores retrieved from Walk Score.
Transit/parking
Bike information
If you bike to Noble Robot, you can park your bike in the office or lock it in the rear stairwell of the building. There are also places to lock your bike on the sidewalk.
Bus/train information
Noble Robot is within a few blocks of a dozen Metro Transit bus stops. and is a 8-minute bike ride or 10-minute bus transfer to downtown light rail (Blue and Green lines) and BRT (Orange and C lines) stations.
Parking
Noble Robot is located near a stretch of free street parking along 4th St SE, starting less than 2 blocks from the building entrance. Space is always available.
From 6pm until 6am (and on weekends), the parking lot of the Union Trust building (1 block away) turns into free parking. If the gate is up, you can use the lot. There are no signs posted, so nobody ever parks there (🤫 shhh!).
Metered street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. Use the MPLS Parking app.
A parking garage is located about a block away from the building, with affordable monthly rates as well as hourly parking that matches street parking prices.
Health and safety
COVID-19 policy
As the pandemic is regrettably still ongoing, Noble Robot has a few rules to reduce the chance of community spread and protect our members. These rules are subject to change (fingers-crossed!).
- Members and guests must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Guests (clients, etc.) are required to wear face masks on site.
- All individuals, including members, are required to wear face masks in the lobby and hallways of the building.
- Members are obligated to stay home when experiencing cold- and/or flu-like symptoms.
Safe space policy
Noble Robot pledges to provide a safe space for all people, and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination on any basis.
- Noble Robot is a LGBTQ-friendly space.
- Noble Robot knows that Black lives matter.
- Noble Robot is a space available to people with disabilities, both visible and invisible.
- Noble Robot says trans rights.
- Noble Robot knows women's rights are human rights.
- Noble Robot supports reproductive rights.