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This study delves into the workspace preferences of cultural creative workers, a significant yet
under-researched group in creative industries. It bridges a gap in the existing literature by
focusing on specific workspace values crucial for this group, particularly for workspaces in
Dutch urban centres. Employing structured interviews, the research integrates a
comprehensive literature review with practical insights from interviews with 20 cultural
creative workers. The key findings reinforce the importance of affordability in workspace
selection. However, it highlights additional aspects like spaciousness, natural light, and the
presence of like-minded creatives. Contrary to some literature, aspects like long-term
contracts and shared workspaces ranked lower in preference, underscoring the desire for
flexible, individualised work environments. This thesis presents an overview of the cultural
and creative industries, building on the traditional scope of creative entrepreneurship to
include a select range of professionals based on their work environment needs. Despite
finding no significant differences in workspace preferences across different creative domains
within the cultural segment, the research reveals a diverse and complex set of needs within
this community. However, limitations in methodology and data collection suggest that these
findings should be interpreted with caution and serve as a basis for more in-depth future
research. The study concludes that while it offers foundational insights into the preferences
of cultural creative workers, the inherent diversity within this cluster makes it challenging to
generalise these findings across the broader creative industry.