Co-Place in

Varkala: A place
for Work-Life
Balance and Well-
being

Creating a Co working and Co living

environment for digital nomads.
 What is Co working spaces?
• The definition of coworking is when people
assemble in a neutral space to work independently
on different projects, or in groups on the same
projects. It’s different than a typical office
workspace because the people in a coworking
environment generally aren’t working for the same
company.
• Coworking spaces offer the same amenities you
would find in a traditional office, along with a lot
more like WiFi, printers, usually, some type of conference
room… and some will have tea, coffee, and snacks
available.
What is Co living spaces ?
• Coliving spaces encourage the residents to interact a
nd network with each other. Primarily developed
upon the concept of collaboration and openness,
these spaces offer the residents complete privacy,
while at the same an opportunity to work and
interact with like-minded people.
• Residents get to have their own bedrooms and
bathrooms, but living rooms and kitchen are shared.
It is thus a quite practical option as the rent is shared
among the residents and costs turn out to be
economical.
 Coplaces: the hybridisation of coworking and coliving
• Coplace as a building with an ecosystem of professionals who live and work under the same roof. In addition, the coplace
community comprises newcomers to the city who stay in the coliving for a while and work in the coworking; and local
people living in the city who come to work in the coworking.
• A coplace has a positive impact on society, the economy and the environment because it brings numerous benefits, among
them:
• It enhances the user experience by connecting the travelling remote worker or digital nomad with the local coworking
community.
• It provides a meaningful community that fosters professional and personal relationships.
• It enhances the connections between them, giving way to international business relationships.
• Optimises available space.
• Offers affordability.
• Reduces emissions and waste (avoiding commuting).
• Activates local businesses in the area.
As per an article by HWL
 Digital Nomads Madeira

• The Portuguese island of Madeira is home to the world’s first digital nomad village. Launched in February 2021,
Digital Nomads Madeira was created in partnership with local government authorities after Gonçalo Hall, then a nomad and
remote work consultant, pitched the idea as a way to replace lost tourism revenue.
• The village began in the beautiful seaside town of Ponta do Sol, where a free coworking space was set up. Community
Madeira Island, known for its ideal climate and diverse outdoor activities, is becoming increasingly popular among
members can join the village for free online. You’ll have access to the Slack community and a local host who will help you
digital nomads for its suitability for remote work.
find housing and ease you into the community. Weekly events like yoga or sunset parties are open to both nomads and locals,
making it easier to get to know one another. Several skill-sharing workshops also give remote workers the chance to connect
deeper with the local community.

Madeira Island, known for its ideal climate and diverse outdoor activities,
is becoming increasingly popular among digital nomads for its suitability
for remote work.
Digital Nomads Bali
• This is the era of the digital nomad! If there is anything that the Covid
pandemic taught us, it is that many jobs don’t require employees to be in
the office. Many of us learned to do our jobs from anywhere! Others
learned that the 9-5 office and corporate life is not for them. Thousands of
people around the world sought a different kind of work-life balance, left
their office jobs behind, and set up their new work location on a tropical
paradise island.
• Bali has become one of the most popular destinations for digital nomads,
and there are countless reasons why. It’s one of the few places in the world
where you can enjoy paradise and island life, while still staying connected
and productive. It’s easy to see why so many people from all around the
world choose to stay here long-term.
Varkala and Digital Nomads
Varkala now stands to find
a place in the UNESCO's
world map of Geo-Heritage
sites. Varkala registered a
growth rate of 130.02% in
its tourist arrivals between
2012-2017with the number
of foreign tourist
reaching 33,658 in
2017 (The Hindu, 2018).

As per data from Nomadlist

Site – Odayam beach

Site area approx 8000 sqm

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