[2] 3Q was initiated by the real estate firm SOHO China, established in 1995, after it began exploring the concept of co-working spaces, a model similar to those of companies like Airbnb and Uber.

In April 2016, Guanghualu II 3Q opened in the Beijing central business district as the largest space with over 3000 desk.3Q's parent company is known for its architectural design, and Wangjing SOHO, one of the first 3Q spaces, was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and led by founder Zaha Hadid.

Guanghualu SOHO II building was designed by GMP Architecture, hosting the largest 3Q Space of approximately 21,000 square meters containing over 3300 desks.

Distinctive features include an oak staircase that frames a venue for events and a second atrium called The Park.

[9] More than 80% of all 3Q projects are housed in existing SOHO China properties, including refurbished shopping malls, office towers, and mixed-use buildings.