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Oakland’s New Event Venues at 1950 Franklin

As the East Bay market expands, the search for new event venues has a sophisticated new answer: the 1950 Franklin Event Center. This premier facility offers a professional command center for corporate summits and high-impact workshops in the heart of Oakland. Featuring eight modular suites on a single floor and cutting-edge LED technology, it stands out among new event venues by providing the scale and logistical ease required for modern, large-scale professional gatherings.

Why Oakland’s Top Tech Talent Chooses STAK Space

STAK Space is Oakland’s premier destination for tech talent, offering a dynamic blend of premium workspaces and versatile event venues. Designed to foster innovation and collaboration, our hub connects professionals through curated workspaces, high-impact event facilities, and a thriving community of Bay Area innovators

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415 20th Street

Active 4.5 MW chiller plant configuration

Expansive high load structural shell space

Executive oversight above the Uptown tech core

Industrial grade thermal management loop systems

Gated logistics yard accessed via 20th Street

Primary reception area at Oakland Scientific Facility

Heavy equipment ready mechanical roof platform

Continuous glass curtain wall facade profile

Core 6,000 Amp electrical switchgear infrastructure

Ground floor data center floor plates with racks intact

High security pedestrian egress checkpoint

Clear span window line offering abundant natural light

Secure outdoor staging and cooling tower footprint

Redundant mechanical pumping stations in basement

Modular power distribution panels on raised flooring​

Customizable workspace setup for technical operations teams

1920 Broadway Gallery

Private Offices

Private Offices

Large Conference Rooms

Large Conference Rooms

Large event space

Host a panel

Presentation space

Premium Coworking Spaces

Bookable meeting rooms

Bookable meeting rooms

Fully equipped coworking

First-come first served desks

Luxury kitchen areas

Swing Suite sports simulator

Lounge and play

Game suite

Game Room

Outdoor patio

Full equipped studio

Stylish communal areas

Mixed-use space

1901 Franklin Parking Garage

Redefining urban parking

EV charging stations

Secure bike storage

Steps from Uptown’s dining and tech scene

Adjacent to 1900 Broadway & 1950 Franklin

Next-gen mobility solutions

1900 Broadway Gallery

Where opportunity enters

Common areas

Office lounge

Elevator access

Virtual Office

Common Lounge Areas

Spaces built for every need

Coworking Floor

Coworking with a view

Bookable meeting rooms

First-come first-served flex desks

Luxury coworking

Large meeting rooms

6,000+ Sq. Ft. Vault-Style Functional Fitness Center by MoveStrong

Studio quality fitness

Cardio machines

Free weights

Class studio

Equipment for every need

Sky lounge with city views

Sweeping views

Host events

Sky lounge outdoor lanai

Outdoor terrace

Breathtaking views

Media Wall and Sectional Seating

Outdoor common space

BBQ pits

Cocktail pool

Luxury apartment residences

Samsung Smart Appliances

Dekton™ Marble Look Countertops

In-Unit Washer Dryer

Luxury Distressed Oak Wood Look Vinyl Plank Flooring

Floor to Ceiling View Glass

Electric Cooktops

Nest Thermostat

Shared Terraces with Sweeping Views

24-Hour CCTV Service

24-Hour Digital Access Control

Live. Work. Play. Go. in the heart of Oakland

1950 Franklin Gallery

Built for events & conferences

Fuel your day and find community

Built for flexibility and comfort

Podcast rooms available for booking

Spaces built for every need

Ready to host your next event

The Town Hall - Collaborative and imaginative meeting rooms

Spacious conference rooms

Meeting rooms of varying sizes

Advanced AV capabilities

Cozy small rooms

Soundproof meeting booths for private meetings

Soundproof pods for calls

Over 500 flex desks available daily

Dedicated standing desks within shared, lockable offices

Private fully reserved lockable offices

Consistent workspaces with private storage

Host Workshops

Jeff Bezos

CEO • Amazon

Colin Behring is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Behring Companies, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a third-generation property developer and investor, he has continued his family’s legacy in the industry.

Behring began his professional journey in 2006 as an analyst intern with Morgan Stanley Properties in Shanghai, China. He later held various positions within the Behring family’s development company, Behring Group, Ltd., contributing to significant projects such as the Sanctuary at Dongtan—a 330-acre mixed-use master-planned community on Chongming Island, Shanghai, with an estimated project cost exceeding $1.2 billion.

In 2013, Behring founded Behring Companies, focusing on real estate development, investment, and EB-5 financing. Under his leadership, the company has undertaken various urban mixed-use developments, addressing the cost-of-space crisis in Northern California.

Colin Behring

CEO • Behring Capital

Colin Behring is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Behring Companies, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a third-generation property developer and investor, he has continued his family’s legacy in the industry.

Behring began his professional journey in 2006 as an analyst intern with Morgan Stanley Properties in Shanghai, China. He later held various positions within the Behring family’s development company, Behring Group, Ltd., contributing to significant projects such as the Sanctuary at Dongtan—a 330-acre mixed-use master-planned community on Chongming Island, Shanghai, with an estimated project cost exceeding $1.2 billion.

In 2013, Behring founded Behring Companies, focusing on real estate development, investment, and EB-5 financing. Under his leadership, the company has undertaken various urban mixed-use developments, addressing the cost-of-space crisis in Northern California.