# Communal Architecture Architectural styles shift to support the rise of a share-friendly culture. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Oct 22, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/communal-architecture ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Communal Architecture trend? **Communal Architecture:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 4, 2014 to Dec 29, 2016 - Published: Oct 22, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Communal Architecture trend ### Rise of Communal Living The preference for communal and co-shared spaces reflects a shift towards social interaction and connection over individual ownership. ### Flexible Co-Living Spaces Young professionals are seeking affordable and flexible co-living spaces that offer a sense of community and social connection. ### Raw Minimalism A trend towards pared down, minimalist design in communal workspaces and co-living spaces is gaining popularity as people seek a space that promotes productivity. ## What the Communal Architecture trend means for industry ### For Real Estate Real estate professionals can explore the opportunities in creating affordable co-sharing living spaces in urban environments for young professionals. ### For Interior Design Interior designers can look into designing co-living spaces that are functional, minimalist and promote social interaction among residents. ### For Architecture Architects can develop ingenious designs of co-living spaces, urban communal living areas, and workspaces that foster social bonding and promote productivity. ## Trend signals for Communal Architecture Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 57%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 43% - Activity: 57% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Communal Architecture trend 6 featured examples from Oct 4, 2014 to Dec 29, 2016. - [Urban Co-Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving-spaces): The 'Common' Start-Up Opens Its First Communal Home in High-Priced NYC (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The real estate industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by capitalizing on the growing demand for affordable co-living and luxurious communal living spaces. - [Communal Living Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communal-living): Open Door Offers Co-Living Spaces for People to Live as a "Family" (Category: Eco) Implication: The real estate industry can leverage the trend of communal living houses by developing scalable and sustainable housing models for people who want to experience the benefits of c… - [Bespoke Co-Home Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cohousing-development): This Communal Cohousing Development is the First in London, England (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative residential design strategies that promote shared resources and social cohesion. - [Bare Communal Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplywork-30): SimplyWork 3.0 Features Unique Designs from Raw Materials (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovating co-working spaces by adopting minimalist design principles and incorporating raw materials to provide an environment conducive to productivity and collaboration. - [Communal Living Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-architects): C+ Architects' 'Stair Pavilion' Aims to Facilitate a Stronger Community (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The architecture industry can benefit from exploring alternative design concepts that encourage social interaction and bring communities together, such as multi-level structures w… - [Shared Millennial Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-house): Pure House is a Haven for Young Millennials in New York City to Live (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Shared millennial houses like Pure House are disrupting the traditional real estate industry by offering curated living experiences and flexible rental options for young adults. ## Recent trend clusters - 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