BigCity Porto Asprela Co-Living, a modern and futuristic way of life
During 2022
interest in residential investments in Portugal continued to grow, as was
demonstrated by the increasing number of transactions, the highest in the last
10 years. This was also the case for student and co-living developments.
In this
area BigCity delivered its first project on the Asprela campus, Porto’s main
university district 3km north of the city centre and home to 35,000
students. The building, unique in the
landscape of Porto with its original circular shape and innovative design, will
host 241 guests on 12 different storeys and is conveniently situated adjacent
to Polo Universitário Metro station allowing for rapid transport downtown.
ESG
compliance has been at the forefront of the wellbeing-led design. They have endeavoured to create an empowering
space for residents to lead a healthier, more connected and fulfilling
lifestyle and the scheme is specified to achieve a Silver LEED certification.
All rooms
are en-suite and include kitchenette, wardrobe, a study area, individual air
conditioning and private balcony. Part
of the building will be dedicated to students with the upper floors for
co-living to house young professionals, an area of which will be exclusively
female. BigCity guests will enjoy a
variety of communal areas including TV and gaming, co-working, lounge and quiet
study areas, communal and private dining, and a stunning roof top terrace incorporating
a gym with views over the city. The
experience is further complimented by services such as a convenient
all-inclusive bill, reception/ security on call 24/7, cleaning services, car
and bicycle parking with EV charging points, and high speed Wi-Fi.