Interview with LifeX

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LifeX LifeX was created by Ritu & Sune after both of them struggled with their transitions between Copenhagen and San Francisco. LifeX is a co-living community based in three different locations in Copenhagen offering both accommodation and a network to young working professionals from all other the world. We had the chance to drop by and have a chat with a very friendly resident, Morgan, who moved to LifeX a few months ago. Danish design is fascinating. It is both functional and beautiful. Simple and harmonious. All unnecessary parts have been removed. What is left is what you need, plus the aesthetic. Meeting Morgan at LifeX, a co-living community in the heart of Copenhagen was an experience of Danish design as its best. Even better. With a great portion of “hygge� served by the friendly people living here, it lightened up a pitchdark evening in November.

found an onboarding package suggesting different links to accommodation websites. To start with, I lived in an Airbnb for a couple of weeks, but I had a hard time finding a more sustainable solution.

Morgan, how would you describe your experience of looking for accommodation in Copenhagen before you found LifeX? It was definitely not an easy task. I did some online research prior to my arrival. When I started my new job at Falcon.io, I

I registered on many different accommodation websites, but most of the time, I never got an answer. If I did get an answer, they suggested some very over pricy platforms for expats. I went to a couple of open house events as well, but the number of people attending the events was a clear indication that my chance to get the flat was close to none. It was quite discouraging. I remember one place I visited in Hellerup. I had a good feeling about it, because the house and the


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