Rising above Oakland’s bustling downtown, the historic tower at 1950 Franklin houses something far more revolutionary than its exterior suggests. Operated by STAK Space in the heart of The Town, this 20-story landmark has transformed into the world’s largest hacker house.  Discover a thriving ecosystem where technologists, startup founders, and digital nomads live, work, and build the future together.

A Vertical Village for Tech’s Brightest Minds

Unlike traditional hacker houses crammed into suburban homes, 1950 Franklin and the adjacent 1900 Broadway Tower operates on an unprecedented scale. STAK has meticulously designed these spaces as a self-contained innovation hub, blending private living quarters with collaborative workspaces, event venues, and social lounges. The magic happens in the intentional design: elevators that become networking hubs, kitchens that turn into brainstorming sessions, and rooftops that host both sunset gatherings and breakthrough ideas. Join us as we take a look at the world’s largest Hacker House in the heart of Oakland!

The STAK Difference: More Than Just Housing

What sets STAK apart is our holistic approach to community building. This isn’t simply a place to sleep or work, it’s a full-fledged launchpad for innovation. The building  private workspaces and collaborative areas, soundproof phone booths to accommodate calls, and open lounges to encourage spontaneous collaboration.

STAK’s programming transforms the space into a live-in accelerator. Weekly events connect serial entrepreneurs with first-time builders. Investor office hours provide crucial early-stage funding opportunities. Hackathons and demo days give residents platforms to test ideas with some of tech’s sharpest minds. The  1900 Broadway rooftop deck, with its panoramic Bay Area views, serves as both networking hub and symbol of the community’s aspirational energy.

Live the Hacker House Life at 1900 Broadway

For those seeking immersion in this dynamic community with more privacy, STAK offers elegant living solutions just next door at 1900 Broadway. These newly constructed residences provide premium accommodations while maintaining full access to 1950 Franklin’s ecosystem. Residents enjoy modern apartments with high-end finishes, without sacrificing the connections and resources that make the hacker house special.

The luxury units feature smart home technology, soundproof workspaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows, all designed for creators who value both comfort and productivity. Despite the upgraded living spaces, 1900 Broadway residents are able to be deeply integrated in the hacker house community, participating in events and collaborations that regularly yield new ventures and partnerships.

Coworking at 1950 Franklin: Where Ideas Take Flight

At 1950 Franklin, coworking transcends the ordinary. This isn’t just shared office space, it’s the beating heart of Oakland’s most dynamic innovation hub. Imagine working alongside brilliant engineers, visionary founders, and creative disruptors, all under one roof in downtown Oakland. The space is designed to foster both deep focus and spontaneous collaboration, with open work areas flowing into cozy nooks for private calls and glass-walled meeting rooms buzzing with brainstorming sessions.

What truly sets this coworking environment apart is its seamless integration with the hacker house community. Your morning coffee break might turn into an impromptu pitch session with a resident founder. The elevator ride to your workspace could spark your next big partnership. With high-speed internet throughout and access to constant events, every workday becomes an opportunity to accelerate your ideas.

Private Offices at 1950 Franklin: Your Command Center for Innovation

For those who need dedicated space without sacrificing community energy, 1950 Franklin offers thoughtfully designed private offices. These professional workspaces provide the quiet focus of a traditional office while keeping you connected to the vibrant hacker house ecosystem. Each office features floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic Oakland views, premium furnishings, and enterprise-grade technology infrastructure.

Step outside your door and you’re immediately immersed in a concentrated network of talent and collaboration. Attend midday workshops in the event space, join hackathons in the lounges, or unwind with fellow innovators at rooftop networking events. Chance encounters in these shared spaces offer pivotal career moments in which funding can be secured, new co-founders are met, and game-changing ideas are born.

Celebrate the Future with Us at STAK’s Grand Opening 

On Tuesday, April 9, from 5-8 PM, we’re throwing a grand opening celebration to unveil Oakland’s most ambitious hub for innovators, creators, and disruptors. This isn’t just a ribbon-cutting, it’s the beginning of a movement.

Step inside the world’s largest hacker house and experience firsthand what makes 1950 Franklin unlike any other workspace. Tour the cutting-edge coworking floors, explore the private offices, and mingle with the brilliant minds who are already calling this vertical village home. Sip craft cocktails on the rooftop with panoramic Bay Area views, enjoy bites from local vendors, and see why this space was designed to turn chance encounters into groundbreaking collaborations.

But the real magic? You. This community thrives on the energy of people who dare to build what’s next. Whether you’re a founder, freelancer, technologist, or simply curious about the future of work and living, this is your chance to connect with the STAK ecosystem from day one.

RSVP now to secure your spot—spaces are limited, and this is one party you won’t want to miss. Come raise a glass to innovation, explore your future workspace, and leave inspired by what’s possible when the right people come together in the right place.

Join the Innovation Ecosystem

1950 Franklin represents a radical rethinking of how technological progress happens. By bringing brilliant minds together in intentionally designed spaces, STAK has created a blueprint for the future of work and living. Whether in the historic hacker house itself or the adjacent 1900 Broadway residences, opportunities await to join this unique community of builders shaping tomorrow.

Are you ready to be part of the world’s most dynamic hacker house? Your next breakthrough connection might be waiting in the elevator.