# Dorm-Inspired Dwellings The Collective Old Oak London Residence will Provide a Co-Living Option By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-residence References: [nypost](http://nypost.com/2016/05/03/worlds-largest-grown-up-dorm-is-ready-for-millennial-move-ins/) & [thecollective](https://www.thecollective.co.uk/coliving/old-oak) With rent costs soaring over $2,100 per month in the England city, the Collective Old Oak London residence could come as a relief to those looking for a place to live. Located in West London, the Collective Old Oak building incorporates [dorm-like dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype) that consists of individual bedrooms with amply amenities that are shared with other tenants. The building will provide 550 units and is set to be the world's largest [co-living property](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving-sector). The building will be unveiling shortly to the first set of residents. Rent costs for the Collective Old Oak London residence vary between $327 and $582, and offers residents ample space to socialize and stay active. Additionally, the building will feature a 400-desk [co-working space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex) as well as a public restaurant and even a movie screening room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Co-living Residences:** Opportunity to invest in and innovate co-living spaces that offer affordability and convenience. - **Shared Amenities:** Opportunity to innovate shared amenities in living spaces to encourage community building. - **Flexible Living Options:** Opportunity to innovate flexible living options that cater to young professionals and those on a budget. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for real estate developers to invest in and create co-living spaces that offer affordable housing options. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hospitality industry to cater to longer-term accommodation needs and provide social spaces for community building. - **Office Sharing:** Opportunity to innovate office sharing spaces that cater to those who work remotely and living spaces co-working facilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Community Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrington1503.md) - [Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornerstone-project.md) - [$1 Tiny Apartment Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-apartment-rental.md) - [Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-state-cohousing.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [London Urban Stay Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/july-london-victoria.md) - [Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2lg-studio-1.md) - [Private Club-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-residential-block.md) - [Flexible Stay Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-fifth-westbourne-park.md)