In the world’s largest cities, co-living has already become a typical lifestyle, which is sometimes chosen by active professionals travelling around the world, and youths or students developing their career opportunities abroad. In the nearby business complex Technopolis in Vilnius, the co-living complex Liv_in Vilnius will open its doors, with 240 apartments of varying sizes and co-living spaces within.
Reservations have begun
Those interested in living in Liv_in Vilnius’ apartments can already register rooms of their desired type, due to the specially created reservation system. “The reservation of apartments began smoothly, we have garnered significant interest, and our residential spaces are adapted in a way that would match every resident’s needs. Those desiring more privacy can live on their own, while couples, friends or colleagues can choose rooms for two,” UAB ETA Projektai head Vita Žutautaitė says.
The complex is comprised of five buildings conjoined via horizontal communications and elevators, it also includes an underground car parking, storage spaces and bicycle storage. Residents will be able to choose between six types of apartment, ranging in size from 20 to 39 square metres. The apartment rent prices begin at 380 euros per month.
Currently, you can find out more about the project through the Liv in Vilnius website, however, a special app is also being created. With its help, residents will be able to order extra services, review their charges, report malfunctions, reive relevant notifications and other information. Furthermore, the app will also contain electronic keys to the apartments.
Reflecting global trends
Those settling into the newly built complex will have access not only to private space for their personal needs and relaxation, with a separate bathroom and practical kitchen but also common spaces for work, leisure and new acquaintances such as a gym, cinema and games room, zones for work, a self-service laundromat, outdoor terraces. The complex will regularly host various communal events.
“Lithuania is increasingly often landing in the sights of foreign professionals – new businesses are settling in our country, international companies are thriving, and the country’s name is promoted by prospective start-ups, and so the accommodation sector must also keep up. Co-living is especially popular among people who travel a great deal, want to save time, do not want long term commitments or are not prepared to obtain real estate in a single city. Both young professionals and foreigners arriving to work on contracts, as well as students seeking more convenience will be able to live in this complex. Another advantage is that residents short on time can save it by selecting extra services – apartment cleaning, obtaining household items such as dishes, bedding and other necessities. There will also be no need to handle utility bills as it is all included in the full price,” Žutautaitė says.
According to Žutautaitė, such solutions for staff housing are especially convenient for the business, sector, which is offered special discounts on renting a larger number of apartments. Upon housing professionals arriving in Vilnius from other cities or abroad for professional purposes, they will not only be assured comfortable conditions to live and rest but will also find it easier to establish new personal and professional acquaintances, not feel difficulty in adapting to a new city or country, becoming a part of the community.
The specialist says that a unique point of such a complex is uniting the like-minded, and gathering them into communities. “While every resident of the apartments will have their personal relaxation space, the co-working spaces will be no less comfortable. Here, residents will be able to make acquaintance with one another, not only spend their free time but also discover useful acquaintances in a business and professional sense. This concept of accommodation is unique in that it gathers residents in specific communities,” she assures.
