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Communal Architecture

Architectural styles shift to support the rise of a share-friendly culture

Implications - As consumers come to prefer sharing culture rather than ownership for large items like vehicles, that same mentality is shifting towards home ownership. Instead of purchasing a private dwelling, the shift towards owning a partially shared space is supporting a preference for communal living and enforced social interaction.

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6 Featured, 54 Examples: 291,510 Total Clicks

Date Range: Oct 14 - Dec 16

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Consumer Insight Topics: Art & Design Architecture Design

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Urban Co-Living Spaces - The 'Common' Start-Up Opens Its First Communal Home in High-Priced NYC

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Warm 5,288 Clicks Pub: Oct 21, 15

Urban Co-Living Spaces

The 'Common' Start-Up Opens Its First Communal Home in High-Priced NYC

‘Common’ is a start-up created by General Assembly co-founder Brad Hargreaves that aims to provide affordable co-living spaces in urban environments. With housing prices skyrocketing and... [More]

Bespoke Co-Home Projects - This Communal Cohousing Development is the First in London, England

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Mild 4,071 Clicks Pub: Oct 4, 14

Bespoke Co-Home Projects

This Communal Cohousing Development is the First in London, England

Henley Halebrown Rorrison recently designed London’s first cohousing development. Called 1-6 Copper Lane, the project involved designing six houses that shared communal space. Using... [More]

Communal Living Houses - Open Door Offers Co-Living Spaces for People to Live as a "Family"

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Average 2,523 Clicks Pub: May 11, 16

Communal Living Houses

Open Door Offers Co-Living Spaces for People to Live as a "Family"

Popularized in the 60s by the hippie movement, the concept of communal living began to fade after it was depreciated by a now infamous ex-commune. Open Door is a company founded by Jay Standish... [More]

Bare Communal Workspaces - SimplyWork 3.0 Features Unique Designs from Raw Materials

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Mild 1,878 Clicks Pub: Dec 29, 16

Bare Communal Workspaces

SimplyWork 3.0 Features Unique Designs from Raw Materials

SimplyWork 3.0 is a communal workspace in Shenzen, China, that reflects its philosophy in both its name and its design. The co-working space is committed to provide freelancers and startups with a... [More]

Communal Living Pavilions - C+ Architects' 'Stair Pavilion' Aims to Facilitate a Stronger Community

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Mild 956 Clicks Pub: Oct 4, 16

Communal Living Pavilions

C+ Architects' 'Stair Pavilion' Aims to Facilitate a Stronger Community

C+ Architects, a Chinese firm, included its ‘Stair Pavilion’ at Beijing Design Week. Looking to change narrow alley ways in the northern districts of China into functional areas that... [More]

Shared Millennial Houses - Pure House is a Haven for Young Millennials in New York City to Live

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Mild 967 Clicks Pub: Aug 7, 15

Shared Millennial Houses

Pure House is a Haven for Young Millennials in New York City to Live

Living in New York City is a dream for many young adults, but the Pure House apartment in Brooklyn appeals even more to the Millennial desire for connection, meaningful experiences, fun and of course,... [More]