Our take: Whether it’s apartment complexes committed to how Millennials live and work or coworking spaces decked out with innovative social spaces, people are opting for flexible communities to combat the isolation that a tech-crazed world inadvertently initiated.

Campus Perth, Australia: The 726-room Campus Perth takes the best parts of dorm life, including communal spaces and bunk beds, and gives them a serious upgrade thanks to elevated amenities and a bold design, courtesy of Woods Bagot’s Perth office. Pitched as student housing, Campus Perth is an affordable place to live. “The design challenges conventions by merging global trends from workplace, hospitality, hotels, and residences with local influences,” notes principal and interior design leader Eva Sue.

Campus Perth, Australia

Canopy Jackson Square, San Francisco: Following the success of their first space in Pacific Heights, cofounders Steve Mohebi, Amir Mortazavi of development company M-Projects, and Swiss designer Yves Béhar joined forces yet again for the recently opened Jackson Square location. “Our members are attracted to our design and experience, and the community they meet [here],” adds Mortazavi. He and Béhar imbued the space with blush furnishings and pastel walls to contrast black surfaces, exposed concrete, and slatted wood ceilings for a unique tranquil retreat.

Canopy Jackson Square, San Francisco

Node Los Angeles: Global co-living community Node continues to expand with its first West Coast location in LA’s Echo Park neighborhood. The concept is simple: private apartments mingle with vibrant communal spaces to foster friendship and conviviality. The restored turn-of-the-century bungalow courts’ new design is “inspired by the California landscape, offering residents an airy, open space and oasis of calm,” says Alexandra Bruemmer, design director of DesignAgency’s LA studio. It also celebrates the city’s distinct vibe “by introducing layered and bespoke details that connect the interior experience with the external environment.” Each fully-furnished residence boasts high-pitched ceilings with original Douglas Fir beams, private patios, and artwork from local artists (upon request), while community curators offer roommate matching and social events ensuring an easy and happy move-in.

Node Los Angeles