Have you ever wondered what that building is on Tuckey Street, next to the laneway with the beautiful art?
You know - the one with the pretty peppermint tree out the front, covered in colourful materials?
I had walked and driven past Make Place a dozen times before I popped my head inside to see what it was all about.
The co-working precinct is a hive of activity with ambitious entrepreneurs and budding businesses furiously typing away and scribbling down notes as they go about their non-traditional 9-5.
Each one has hired out their space for a certain amount of time in an effort to buckle down and get their work or study done in an inviting, collaborative environment.
The venue has an unexpected perfect blend of peace and quiet for those that are hustling, and social buzz as people partner up and work together to achieve their goals.
It has a warm and welcoming feel with plenty of bright artwork and even a London-style telephone box that catches your attention as soon as you walk in the door.
But it's not too distracting with a clear focus on providing a space for curious minds to be inspired, create change, solve problems, connect, work and grow.
So, with a curious mind myself, I decided to head inside to learn more about this intriguing space.
Run by not-for-profit charity, The Makers, Make Place is changing the innovation and entrepreneurial game in the heart of Mandurah.
The Makers' Karen Lyons said the space was set up in 2015 after the team "identified a gap" in the region.
"The co-working community had started taking off and were popping up everywhere but there wasn't one in Mandurah," she said.
"There wasn't a space for entrepreneurs and start ups to come together to mix with like-minded people and get inspired and collaborate.
"We walked around town looking at potential venues but this space stood out and it had been sitting here vacant for quite some time."
The contemporary space has been home to everyone from authors, bloggers, students and app developers to web designers, content copyrighters and social media specialists.
It's a space for those that thrive on being surrounded by a diverse network of driven individuals.
- The Makers' Karen Lyons
"Make Place gives them a different space to work in, to get inspired and motivated because you get distracted at home," Mrs Lyons said.
"It's a space for those that thrive on being surrounded by a diverse network of driven individuals.
"We all need a bit of inspiration from new places and different people, whether you have a big idea, run a business, study, freelance, commute or need a motivating place to work."
Mrs Lyons' colleague, Sharon Beetham, started off as a co-worker at Make Place before growing her business and ending up on The Makers board.
Ms Beetham said "only positive things" came out of Make Place.
"I think because it is full of people that are so passionate about what they're doing, they are quite happy to share with others," she said.
"A lot of friendships formed here, a lot of support - it's a warm and fuzzy feeling and there's been many celebrations in this space.
"It's amazing - trying to explain what we're all about can be hard to articulate."
Mrs Lyons said it would be hard to list all the stories of success that have come from Make Place - including Critters Up Close Conservation Centre, Vibe Design Studio and a global online e-commerce organisation.
"We've had lots of start ups grow from here - they come in here with an idea and we watch it grow," Mrs Lyons said.
"It starts at grassroots level and then, through collaboration with different people here, they end up talking, they get inspired and we've seen so many people go through here.
"They move on to their own space and our mission has been achieved."
Make Place also host their own events and workshops to help new businesses with book keeping, social media, marketing, financial advice and much more.
Organisations can also hire the space for events - with everything from stand-up comedy nights, plays, fundraisers, markets and Christmas parties held at Make Place.
Make Place is open Monday-Friday from 8.30am-4.30pm, with some 24/7 memberships available.
Memberships start at $38.50 per month for 10 hours of co-working space per week, with plenty of other options available.
For more information, pop by Make Place on Tuckey Street or visit the website.
