In the City of Eternal Spring lies an eco-friendly and future-forward workspace unlike any other in Colombia. Bienvenidos a Medellín!
The Medellín Howdy House is in the bustling El Poblado neighborhood, close to countless coffee houses, streetside empanada vendors, and international restaurants. The building abuts the city’s Zona Rosa, the beating heart of Medellín’s social and cultural scenes.
Seeing the building from the inside is nothing short of spectacular — lush tropical plants provide an immersive canopy in the structure fabricated with refurbished shipping containers. In addition to using rainwater for utilities, solar panels on the roof collect enough energy every month to cut utility bills in half.
Howdy’s main workspace is on the first floor, where team members get together to problem-solve for engineering, design, and product management solutions. Dozens of Howdy team members utilize this workspace on a hybrid basis, spending some days in the office with teammates and working the remainder of the week at home.
Down the hall is the meeting room, suitable for a half dozen people to get together and talk plans for the next quarter or interview candidates for an open engineering position. Scattered throughout the building are dozens of nooks and huddle-friendly seating areas perfect for getting together with a few coworkers for a change of scenery and to go over projects.
The sustainable and dog-friendly office has a colorful and relaxing lounge area, great for grabbing a mid-day refreshment and enjoying a breath of fresh air. When it’s not raining, the retractable roof opens to allow Colombia's naturally cool breezes to flow into the building freely. This feature doesn’t just help with energy costs for reducing air conditioning; it also helps give the office a less claustrophobic feel.
Adorned with Polaroid photos of Howdy events in the past, the nearby break room is host to comfy couches, and a foosball table that has witnessed many underdog upsets over the years. The team enjoys getting together after hours to bond over karaoke, bowling, dance classes, and many other social activities readily available in the massive Colombian metropolis.
Want to see for yourself how talented our Colombian contingent is? Join Howdy founders Jacqueline & Frank on their next trip to LatAm to meet with the team and take in the cultural, culinary, and historical experiences in Medellín.
