In Lausanne, the Tchalo Work Lounge is a space that deliberately sets itself apart from a traditional office. Tchalo positions itself as a hybrid space, halfway between a café, a co-working space and a lounge: a quiet, comfortable and inspiring workplace designed for freelancers, creatives, students, the self-employed and remote workers who want to work flexibly and without constraints.
For such a concept to work on a day-to-day basis, a pleasant atmosphere, fast Wi-Fi, good workstations and coffee are not enough. You also need an access solution that is as flexible as the people using the space.
It is precisely for this reason that the Tchalo Work Lounge in Lausanne has opted for the DOM Tapkey system.
The challenge: flexible use and easy access
Coworking spaces thrive on the turnover of their users. Some come for a few hours, others on a regular basis with a membership. Added to this are meeting rooms, flexible bookings, a range of time slots and an operating model designed to function partly autonomously.
At Tchalo, this vision is particularly evident: the space is designed for flexible use, tranquillity and comfort. According to the company’s own description, visitors can easily book a space, work in a pleasant atmosphere and make use of the facilities without any long-term commitment.
Traditional key management would be ill-suited to such a model. Physical keys must be handed over, collected, checked and replaced if lost. This is precisely where digital access control provides decisive added value.
With DOM Tapkey, access is managed digitally. The smartphone acts as a key; permissions can be created within the app and then modified or deactivated as required. DOM describes Tapkey as a solution that allows doors to be opened and managed directly from a smartphone – quickly, securely and without the need for a physical key.
For Tchalo, this means that access adapts to the business model.
Users benefit from a modern and simple access experience. Operators benefit from easy authorisation management and retain control at all times over who has access and when.
The Tchalo Work Lounge embodies a new approach to work: flexible, simple, enjoyable and free from unnecessary pressure. Access to this space is designed to reinforce that very feeling.
DOM Tapkey fits perfectly into this concept:
Flexibility for a wide range of user groups
Access rights can be granted, modified or revoked digitally an ideal solution for day passes, season tickets, meeting rooms or temporary authorisations.
Less paperwork
No need to hand over keys in person, no tedious return procedure, no mix-ups with keys.
Greater convenience for customers and members
It can be easily accessed via a smartphone or a compatible device.
Greater control for operators
Access is no longer managed using physical keys, but digitally.
Ideal for modern coworking concepts
It is precisely in flexible working environments that digital access control is a key component of a seamless user experience. Tapkey itself describes digital keys as particularly well-suited to co-working models, as they allow users to access the premises without the need for staff to be present on site at all times.
Tchalo is not a traditional workplace. The space combines focused work with a cosy lounge atmosphere. On its website, Tchalo describes the venue as a quiet, welcoming and inspiring space where you can concentrate without feeling isolated.
This concept is extended with DOM Tapkey on the door.
Access is not complicated.
It is not cumbersome.
It does not rely on a physical key.
It is digital, flexible and intuitive.
This creates a seamless overall experience: from your first day at work, through booking, to opening the door.
By installing the DOM Tapkey system, the Tchalo Work Lounge in Lausanne has opted for an access solution that fits seamlessly into a modern concept of co-working and work lounges.
This project demonstrates how digital access control simplifies daily life in flexible working environments: for operators, for members and for everyone who now wishes to use these spaces in a different way.
Tchalo is reinventing work. DOM Tapkey makes access easier.
Website of Tchalo Work Lounge
