AndCo - The coworking & meeting room booking platform

​​Challenges

One of the primary challenges AndCo faced was scalability. As the platform needed to support a growing number of locations and users, maintaining high performance and reliability was critical. The system had to be designed in a way that could handle increasing traffic without compromising speed or efficiency. User experience was another significant concern. The booking process needed to be intuitive and seamless to ensure users could easily find
and reserve workspaces. Any friction in the process could lead to frustration and discourage users from engaging with the platform.

Integration with partner locations also posed a challenge. Since different venues operated on various booking systems, the platform needed to facilitate real-time availability updates and instant confirmations without requiring manual intervention from venue owners.

Security and access control were crucial to providing a hassle-free experience. AndCo needed a system that could verify memberships and grant users access to their reserved locations efficiently, ensuring that only paying members could utilize the workspaces.

Lastly, affordability was a key consideration. AndCo aimed to offer a low-cost subscription while maintaining high-quality service. Ensuring the platform provided value for both users and partner venues was essential to long-term success and sustainability.

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Solution

To bring AndCo’s vision to life, we developed a fully integrated coworking and meeting space booking platform built for scale, speed, and simplicity.
The booking experience was designed with clarity and ease of use in mind, enabling users to quickly browse locations, view availability, and reserve a space in just a few taps. The platform supports a subscription-based business model, offering both monthly and annual membership plans with automated billing and renewals. We implemented a highly flexible system that allows AndCo to adjust pricing tiers and membership perks as the business evolves.

For venue integration, we created a set of custom APIs to connect with partner locations and synchronize availability in real time. This enabled instant booking confirmations and eliminated the need for manual input from venue operators. At the same time, we ensured that each partner’s unique requirements could be accommodated through configurable backend options.

Access control was handled using QR codes and NFC-based authentication, allowing users to check in seamlessly at partner venues. This contactless solution ensured that only active subscribers could enter, while also removing the need for on-site personnel to verify access.

From the ground up, the platform was designed to be responsive and mobile-friendly. Whether on a phone, tablet, or desktop, the interface adjusts to provide a consistent, polished experience, making it ideal for users working remotely or traveling between cities.

Technologies used

​To meet AndCo’s performance, scalability, and integration needs, we used a modern full-stack JavaScript approach. The frontend was developed using React.js, allowing for a responsive and highly interactive user interface. The backend was built with Node.js and Express, chosen for its speed and efficiency in handling asynchronous operations, such as API calls and real-time data sync.
For infrastructure, we deployed the platform on Amazon Web Services (AWS), leveraging services such as EC2, RDS, and S3 to ensure high availability, data redundancy, and global scalability.
Payment processing and subscription management were powered by Stripe, providing a secure, PCI-compliant solution with built-in support for recurring billing, fraud protection, and seamless payment workflows.
To handle transactional and marketing emails, we integrated Mailgun and Mailchimp, which enabled us to send timely confirmations, booking reminders, and subscription updates while maintaining high deliverability rates.
This technology stack provided the right balance of reliability, flexibility, and scalability, ensuring the platform could support rapid growth and evolving business requirements.​​

 

Results

The launch of the platform was met with strong market demand. Within the first few months, thousands of users had signed up, confirming the appetite for flexible, location-independent workspace solutions. Users appreciated the ability to choose from a wide range of venues and adapt their work environments to fit their daily needs.

Venue partners also saw tangible benefits. Many reported a noticeable increase in usage during off-peak hours, leading to better space utilization and improved revenue. The automated reservation system significantly reduced the need for administrative work, enabling partners to focus on hospitality rather than logistics.

User feedback was overwhelmingly positive. The platform’s affordability, ease of use, and variety of workspace options were frequently cited as standout features. Metrics confirmed this sentiment: the majority of bookings were completed on the first attempt, demonstrating the effectiveness of the UX and backend performance.

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