ADORAS Atelier Arquitectura participated in the “
COWORD Breakfast” event, held at the
Suiters co-living space in Alicante, where the trends and challenges of flex living in Spain were discussed. During the event, Luís Ceñal, Deputy Director of ADORAS, focused on the contrasts between urban and coastal flex living, comparing emblematic examples based on typology, amenities and services available, among other aspects.
The event was hosted by Suiters, with an introduction by Javier Fur, CEO of Grupo Marjal, who highlighted the importance of promoting coliving projects in Spain to meet the growing demand for flexible and accessible living spaces. The event was sponsored by
ISEO, reaffirming its commitment to the development of adaptable and sustainable housing models.
Urban vs coastal flex living: key takeaways
A key focus of the presentation was the comparison between urban and coastal flex living, illustrated with cases such as
STAY by Kronos, developed by ADORAS and comprising over 2,500 units in cities such as Madrid, Valencia and Tarragona. Luís Ceñal shared his experiences in the UK and Spain, highlighting that “each geographical context redefines the design and use requirements of flex living projects”.
He explained that in urban areas, flex living prioritizes space optimisation with more compact units and communal areas, such as co-working spaces and social interaction zones, to meet the needs of young professionals looking for functionality and mobility in the city. In contrast, coastal flex living focuses on integration with the natural environment,” he noted, explaining that these typologies often feature spacious terraces and amenities such as gyms and wellness areas that complement the local offer.
To illustrate the potential of coastal flex living, Luís shared his insights on Miami, where this trend has developed to meet the growing demand for temporary stays in prime beachfront locations. “Miami is a distinctive example of coastal flex living,” said Luís Ceñal, highlighting the short-term rental model that combines rental and purchase of waterfront properties to attract international users seeking flexibility and connection to the environment.
In addition, Luís highlighted the rise of serviced apartments on tertiary land, away from the beach but with sea views. “These projects combine community services with the flexibility demanded by today’s users, catering to both long-term residents and those seeking a temporary experience.” This approach, more common in urban areas such as New York, demonstrates how Miami’s coastal flex living is adapting not only to its natural environment, but also to the expectations of an international audience seeking a relaxed and social living experience.
A guided tour of the Suiters’ facilities in Alicante
The event concluded with a guided tour of the Suiters facilities in Alicante, where attendees experienced first-hand a coliving space designed to encourage social interaction and community living.During the tour, participants explored how design and functionality come together to provide a residential solution tailored to the new demands of city centre dwellers.
Through the COWORD Breakfast, ADORAS Atelier Arquitectura reaffirmed its commitment to innovation in housing models and its active role in developing projects that are changing the architectural landscape in Spain.
