Welcome to samesame’s world.
Here you get to know us a bit better: about us and about our creative co-livers, about the way we co-live and co-work in our creative block and finally about our ideas on art, how we see the socio-cultural shifts and whatever-we-feel that is shaping the world.
This Christmas, instead of buying your gifts from an international super brand, why not invest in some quality products from local brands for your loved ones? When you buy local, your money does much more for your community than it does when you shop at national chains.
Whether you are a foodie always looking for the freshest products, or you just have a passion for antique furniture or vintage clothes, the markets in Lisbon have options for everyone.
Portugal’s Southwest coast between Alentejo and the Algarve, Costa Vicentina is known for its dunes and rugged cliffs, small fishing villages and countless wide and wild empty beaches. Here you have (only) a few amazing beaches that are an ideal destination for summer and adventure seekers.
Lisbon is a beautiful city with several viewpoints, best known as “miradouros”, to relish these amazing views around the city. Meet five perfect spots to contemplate the best views in Lisbon.
Everyone knows the perks of living in Lisbon, but not everyone knows that Lisbon is surrounded by beautiful beaches. With this guide you can choose from 7 options to plan your trip day while staying in the city.
We believe we can make a difference on the present and future of our planet. Don’t you? Imagine if all of us were committed to do so – it would be powerful.
As individuals, the best we can do is to spread the word and do better day by day. That’s why we compiled 57 steps to help you, and remind us, on how to be more sustainable on a daily basis.
Lisbon is an open-air gallery. Not just for its tile-covered façades, the traditional cobblestone designs and all the majestic historic monuments but also for its street art. Nowadays, cities are covered with all kind of graffities – and we are lucky enough to admit that Lisbon has more than its fair of really good ones.
Check 15 street art pieces around the Samesame’s neighbourhood.
In a co-living, your room is where you can express your identity by adding details reflecting your personality. As a matter of fact, details make us who we are: from the way we cut our hair, the music we listen to, to the life path we chose to follow – and the place we sleep is certainly an extension of who we are.
We have been working hard to substantially decrease our carbon footprint, by introducing many different structural and lifestyle changes, such as the products we use, to the waste we produce. These changes apply to all apartments at SAMESAME, our food and event space INSITU and both our co-working spaces, BECO and ESQUINA.
Samesame believes in an eco-culture, based on values such as sharing, community, creativity, respect, and sustainability. For these reasons, we could not turn a blind eye to what is currently happening in the natural world around us. We are committed to reversing this existential and planetary crisis, by finding sustainable and long-term solutions.
The Coliving Insights’ last edition main themes are: invest, develop, operate and scale. Filipa Meirelles, responsible for the business strategy and marketing, was invited to write on how samesame operates and how co-living can be the solution to some of the most important social, urban and environmental challenges.
Want to learn more about the co-living industry? Coliving Insights is a research lab of dedicated coliving professionals who decided to give others a voice in an ever-growing industry. Within one year, there were published four editions. Check all of them.
This year, a sanitary crisis came into our lives, challenging our reality in all its dimensions. Until a vaccine is distributed to make us feel safe again, we wonder how life will be.
An analysis on how accurate were the 1900’s predictions for the 21st century on transportation, energy, technology in our personal lives, cities and finally housing (spoiler alert: the co-living lifestyle was kinda of predicted).
Co-living was born from the Danish cohousing concept of the 60’s and adapted to the current times.
As a co-living space, we believe that social connection and being part of a community can help a lot to smooth the loneliness. Find some ideas to help you wipe out the lonely feeling!