\nWanted: meaningful connections
\nWill the new wave of condo projects aim to bring residents together more? Image: imtmphoto\/Shutterstock
\n\u201cOne nowhere feels as lonely and lost as in the metropolitan crowd\u201d said early twentieth century German philosopher Georg Simmel.
\nGiven that cities are a carnival of human activity, the urban environment may sound like the very antidote to loneliness, however, rates of depression and anxiety are significantly higher in big cities than in rural areas.
\n\u201cWe live in a city which is concrete and stressful,\u201d says Jariya Janjerdsak, Assistant Vice President of product development at Sansiri, of Thailand\u2019s leading developers. \u201dWhen we were thinking about how we could give the most benefit to our clients, creating a more pleasant style of living is what we came up with.\u201d
\nLiving space at THE LINE Phahon Pradipat
\nFor Sansiri, the missing ingredient was a community feeling within condos, and they\u2019re clearly onto something. Their last two condo projects under the brand \u201cTHE LINE,\u201d a joint venture with Bangkok\u2019s BTS transport system, sold all units within a matter of days. One theme of THE LINE is larger living spaces which allow residents not just to spread out, but also to interact with one another, fostering a sense of community.<\/p>\n
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\nTheir two new developments under the same brand \u2013 THE LINE Sukhumvit 101 and THE LINE Phahon-Pradipat, takes the concept of co-living to the next level with greater focus on larger still communal living spaces.
\n\u201cWith these, we\u2019ve solidified the concept of co-living into a clearer format,\u201d says Jariya, \u201cWe wanted to provide more than just the typical communal areas such as swimming pool, gym and lobby.\u201d
\nGames room at THE LINE Sukhumvit 101
\nSansiri have pinned down three specific areas to apply the concept to \u2013 co-lifestyle, co-working and co-recreation. They settled on these areas after studying their target audience (a younger demographic than some of their other projects) and realizing that the style of living for the modern city-dweller has changed.
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\n\u201cToday\u2019s lifestyle is different. We can work from home or from a coffee shop and people enjoy greater independence. We wanted to bring these functions into people\u2019s homes,\u201d she says, adding that while privacy has always been a selling point for luxury living (and still is in some of Sansiri\u2019s other developments) the modern Thai is less shy and conservative than previous generations.
\nThe co-kitchen at THE LINE Sukhumvit 101
\n\u201cWe see this in the sharing economy, which has really grown\u201d Jariya explains, \u201cthere is a rise in co-working offices, you can share car journeys with Uber, and living spaces with Airbnb. So why not having sharing aspects in a condominium?\u201d
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\nThe two new developments feature extensive working spaces, complete with wi-fi, printers and meeting rooms. There is also a large shared kitchen where residents can enjoy cooking classes, host parties and make more elaborate meals than would be possible in the more limited apartment kitchens. There are also lounge spaces and gardens\u00a0for relaxing.
\nCo-working space at THE LINE Sukhumvit 101
\nSansiri predict that this this is just the beginning of co-living in Asia, and that while unit sizes are typically getting smaller, the value of the shared spaces it the way to appeal to affluent millennials.
\nOne feature of the new developments Jariya\u2019s team are excited about are slots in the mail room where residents can leave their business cards. This will allow people to see who their neighbours are, and perhaps how they might be able to help each other.
\n\u201cWe want the condominium to feel like a big house. We\u2019re making a community. People can feel like they not only live with their families, but also amongst friends.\u201d
\nSky lounge at THE LINE Phahon Pradipat
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\nSource : property-report.com
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