# Platform : one of Chicago's originators *Providing a modern approach to the daily grind, since 2008. We are a community of thinkers, builders, and doers.* > A quiet office space tucked away in the tree-lined Ravenswood neighborhood at 4422 N. Ravenswood Ave. Choose from our flexible seating options or our long-term reserved spaces. Phone booths are available for calls, and a conference room lets you meet with colleagues and clients. > > Just steps from the Montrose Brown Line and Ravenswood Metra, with plenty of street parking to go around. Walk over to Margie’s Candies for an ice cream cone, or try the rotating unique menu items at Spoken Cafe. ## Why join Platform? + ### Environment Whether it’s working for yourself, or remotely, it’s great to be independent. But the “lone wolf” syndrome that comes with it—eh, not so much. Our goal is to create an environment that allows you to focus on what’s important: getting your work done. + ### The right conditions We offer a quiet, distraction free workplace where you are surrounded by like-minded individuals. --- ## Who works at Platform? Writers, programmers, salespeople, designers, engineers, consultants—we’ve had members of every background imaginable. The common thread among members is that they are typically established professionals in their respective field.