Coliving Architecture Redefines Home for Temporary Living
Three recent coliving projects in Barcelona, Lisbon, and Madrid challenge traditional notions of home by designing for temporary, mobile lifestyles. Salva46 in Barcelona, by MIEL Arquitectos and Studio P10, uses sliding panels to let residents shift the boundary between private and shared spaces daily. Ulisseia in Lisbon, by Atelier JQTS, converts a warehouse into flexible housing that can switch between residential and event use. Dozen Doors in Madrid, by gon architects, reduces private rooms to 10 m², forcing social interaction in shared areas. All three projects treat home as something that can exist in small, temporary, or shared spaces, adapting to the actual duration of stay.
Key facts
- Salva46 in Barcelona is 65 m², divided into two independent units with a shared core.
- Ulisseia is built inside a converted industrial warehouse in Lisbon.
- Dozen Doors houses twelve international master's students for one year.
- Private rooms in Dozen Doors are about 10 m², containing only bed, bathroom, and study area.
- Salva46 uses sliding panels to open or seal private units from shared space.
- Ulisseia can close private rooms for events while shared circular spaces remain open.
- The projects are by MIEL Arquitectos + Studio P10, Atelier JQTS, and gon architects.
- Article published on ArchDaily on July 13, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Daniela Andino
- MIEL Arquitectos
- Studio P10
- Atelier JQTS
- gon architects
- Imagen Subliminal
- Miguel de Guzmán
- Rocío Romero
- Asier Rua
- Diana Quintela
Institutions
- MIEL Arquitectos
- Studio P10
- Atelier JQTS
- gon architects
- ArchDaily
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- Madrid
- Tetuán