Co-habitation in the workplace is nothing new, the open plan offices, smoothies, dog-petting, happy hours. It’s all designed to make work bearable and give it a human face. Wework aren’t alone in their approach and the workplace isn’t completely changed just yet but WeWork and their philosophy have finished the job. One job at least. The philosophy behind WeWork was that people needed connecting to one another. Working in the same spaces was intended to make people friendlier. Creating communities that prove that no man/woman is an island. Welive takes the notion WeWork started with and runs with it. During work, we are encouraged to contact people as it’s necessary to get things done. During our home life that need is less urgent and with social media’s omnipotent presence in our lives, it feels less obvious than ever that people need one another. WeLive is a communal living space that has nestled itself into the sprawling metropolises of New York and Washington D.C. Apartment complexes with a difference. There are spaces that both you and your neighbours would be encouraged to use, facilities that are designed to bring people together. Coffee, juices and other refreshments are on tap as well ...

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