New coliving spaces of 2019
I love how this industry is rapidly growing and we are seeing new models of “coliving” popping up all across the globe. PwC ( PriceWaterhouseCoopers) also identified coliving as the biggest emerging real estate trend in Europe. Shared spaces and social experiences will be key to attract Millennial and Gen Z travelers, while busy business travelers and digital nomads seek the integration of time-saving technology.
I want to highlight some of the latest coliving spaces that are making their mark:
1. Entrepreneur Houses
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
How much: from €200 p.w
Internet Speed: 200Mbps
Capacity: 10 persons
Closest Airport: Lisbon (LIS), 30–50 mins
Specialty: Startup and Tech
Website: entrepreneurhouses.com
If you are an entrepreneur, looking to be in a quiet town but still close enough to a city, then this is where you want to go. A stunning 800 m2 villa provides spacious rooms, large coworking area and a beautiful porch. With activities like surfing, yoga and horse riding with the nature at your doorstep.
2. Pollen Coliving
Where: London, United Kingdom
How much: from €250 p.w
Internet Speed: 50Mbps
Capacity: 27 persons
Closest Airport: London (LCY) (LGW), 25–45 mins
Specialty: Boutique Coliving
Website: pollen.london
Pollen have put attention to detail from the ground-up. They wanted to stand out in design and aesthetics to make young professionals have the most comfortable and homely stay. With 4 different properties spread across London with luxurious facilities, you’ve got plenty of choice.
3. Cilicia Living
Where: Port Ayas, Armenia
How much: from €55 p.w
Internet Speed: 25Mbps
Capacity: 16 persons
Closest Airport: Yerevan (EVN), 60–90 mins
Specialty: NGO for Creatives
Website: cilicialiving.com
Being the first coliving space in Armenia, Cilicia Living is opening a destination that is little known to young professionals. Alongside that, this non-profit is aimed at creating a community of creative professionals and at the same time allows them to contribute to the local economy through their social and economic impact programs.
4. Novovento Coworkation
Where: São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
How much: from €147 p.w
Internet Speed: 200Mbps
Capacity: 8 persons
Closest Airport: Ponta Delgada (PDL), 20 mins
Specialty: Tight-knit community
Website: novovento-coworkation.com
Set on the gorgeous Portuguese island of São Miguel, in the Atlantic ocean, this coliving space embraces nature all around it. The small community that it hosts almost feels like a family. It’s a place for those digital nomads who like a little quiet and are searching for that escape from the cities.
5. The Stokeworks
Where: Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal
How much: from €196 p.w
Internet Speed: 40Mbps
Capacity: 8 persons
Closest Airport: Faro (FAO), 75 mins
Specialty: A unique closeness to nature & Outdoor-sports lifestyle
Website: thestokeworks.com
Portugal is on the rise when it comes to Coliving this year. The Stokeworks adds another layer to it by hosting an athletic and nature-loving community due to the close proximity to outdoor sports. Stokeworks is literally nestled in a nature reserve with breath-taking hiking trails. This distinctive feature allows focusing on your work in an uncommonly quiet and laid back atmosphere. From surfing to rock climbing to mountain biking, everything is within walking distance. Add a pool and hammock to the space and you’ve got a great home away from home.
6. Oka Coliving
Where: Porto Alegre, Brazil
How much: from €60 p.w
Internet Speed: 240Mbps
Capacity: 29 persons
Closest Airport: Salgado Filho (POA), 15 mins
Specialty: Long-term relationships
Website: okacoliving.com.br
Oka is transforming what it is like to live in a city. They are creating a community that is based on affection, respect and innovation hence a minimum six months stay is required at their spaces so you can build these deeper connections.
Conclusion
Coliving spaces from 2017 and 2018 have been evolving to match the growing market and now it is exciting to see that in 2019 we are adding more destinations, more concepts and propelling this industry forward. We also see associations like Coliving Hub, creating network of coliving spaces and connecting founders. All in all, I couldn’t be more excited for the next years to come.
If there are new spaces that you think should be on this list, leave a comment below. And definitely hold down 👏 to show your support.
Haz Memon
Cofounder
Swiss Escape
hello@swissescape.co
