Most people I talk to find co-living either super weird or way too innovative. In my perspective co-living is first and foremost the formalization of a forgotten social habit. What's quite exciting, is its disruptive power in the traditional real estate world! The non-profit think tank and network Co-Liv defines co-living as a form of managed habitation where people share spaces & resources to access a better quality of life. It takes many different forms but is always based

I have spent the last couple years running an organization whose goal, beyond supporting the development of co-living ventures, was to highlight the many different forms and variations of modern shared living around the globe. So this post intends to open a small window on what it currently looks like and hopefully encourage you to help us think about what it could look like in the future. Join Co-Liv to learn more! #coliving #diversity #futureofliving

Last week, Maison & Objet kindly invited me to moderate a panel on co-working and co-living for their annual Paris Design Week event. Together with John Van Oost from Urban Campus, and Chiara de Rege, the designer of The Wing, we talked about the meaning of sharing space, the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our homes and work spaces, and beyond space, the challenges of designing experiences. Thank you John, Chiara and Maison & Objet! #coliving #coworking #parisdesi