Precendent Analysis High Street House, London Developers Tom and James Teatum designed a co-living model located in West London. The building features multiple smaller ‘homes’ within, mainly to seperate bedrooms. Other than this, the building is entirely shared by its residents, which includes a kitchen, dining room, laundry and library among other facilities. The model allows residents of all ages access to areas of socialising, relaxing, working and learning.1 The smaller homes within the building all feature an entirely unique aesthetic, allowing its residents to have some sense of ownership and individualism. Each is fitted with a bed platform and movable storage units to maximise internal space. Each apartment features deep-set windows and skylights, wood-lined walls with a partially enclosed bedroom area.2 Co-creator James Teatum states that most residents ‘typically come to London for a specific period of three to twelve months, to work or learn.’ The first residents of the High Street House arrived in late 2020. This set includes an 18 year old student as well as a couple in their 70s. One of the features making the High Street House unique among other co-living environments is its accessability to all ages. This is mainly due to its inclusion of seperate sleeping areas among shared spaces, making the living experience more dynamic among all ages.1
Figure 1. A bedroom featuring integrated storage units
Figure 2. Rear entrance for the house
Figure 3. Curved stairway, further maximising space
Figure 4. The building facade
The High Street House is also a very affordable living option, with monthly rent starting at about $1625.2 In comparison, the average monthly rent for furnished accommodation in Australia exceeds $2,000.3 The low cost, paired with the social advantages of coliving, along with levels of privacy provided, makes living in the High Street House a unique co-living experience.
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1. https://www.dezeen.com/2021/02/04/noiascape-high-street-house-co-living-teatum-teatum/ 2. https://www.we-heart.com/2021/01/12/high-street-house-noiascape-co-living-west-london/ (Fig.1-4) 3. https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/australia
