Flex Living & Active Living: A New Way to Live with Freedom and Soul

Throughout history, architecture has reflected the way we live. From Roman courtyards to 19th-century bourgeois townhouses and the functional homes of the modernist movement, every era has expressed its vision of life through the spaces it builds. Today, in a world where work, rest, wellbeing, and emotional connection intertwine more than ever, new residential models emerge, ones that respond with intelligence and sensitivity to the real needs of everyday life.

Among them, two concepts resonate especially with our philosophy at MONGOMAR: Flex Living and Active Living.

Flex Living: modern roots, soulful approach

Flex Living is built on an idea as ancient as it is universal: homes are not static, but living spaces that should adapt to those who inhabit them.

Its roots can be traced back to the early 20th century, when architects like Le Corbusier and Alvar Aalto began designing functional homes, embracing the idea of architecture as a “machine for living in.” But today’s flexible living goes beyond functionality. It’s not just about movable furniture or sliding partitions. It’s about designing spaces that evolve with each life stage, that respond naturally to your changing rhythms, whether that means working from home, hosting a guest, practicing a hobby, or simply enjoying solitude.

At MONGOMAR, we translate this vision into smart floorplans, concealed or convertible furniture, and layouts that give you freedom to shape your life.

Because true luxury is not rigid, it adapts, listens, and flows with you.

Active Living: when your home breathes with you

Active Living responds to a deep desire of our time: to live well, to reconnect with ourselves and with nature.

After decades of associating home with passive comfort, today many of us seek spaces that inspire movement, outdoor living, and physical and mental wellbeing. This aligns with other modern trends like wellness architecture and biophilic design, which reintroduce sunlight, fresh air, greenery, and natural materials into residential projects, not as add-ons, but as essential building blocks for a healthy life.

We want more than just terraces; we want walkways that lead us through pine forests, pergolas for sunrise yoga, outdoor showers that follow morning hikes.

At MONGOMAR, our homes are not designed to limit your experience, but to enhance it. Gardens are not decorative, they are experiential. Shared spaces are not just functional, they’re inspiring and alive. Because we believe health begins at home, and great architecture is not only what you see, it’s what you feel.

New ways of living: a quiet revolution

Flex Living and Active Living are part of a broader shift: a new residential paradigm that values adaptability, wellbeing, and emotional connection with space. Alongside them, we find other concepts that go beyond trend and respond to real, lasting human needs: Biophilic Design: incorporating natural elements like light, vegetation, and views into the home to foster calm and clarity. Wellness Real Estate: property developments designed with a holistic vision of physical and emotional health. Slow Living: a philosophy that favors quality, mindfulness, and intention over haste and excess. Premium Co-living: shared living models that prioritize comfort, beauty, and privacy.

At MONGOMAR, we explore these ideas through a simple filter: Do they add human value to the life of the person who will live here?

If the answer is yes, we integrate them into our designs, with care and coherence.

Architecture with values: the MONGOMAR essence

From the beginning, MONGOMAR has embraced a way of building that goes far beyond technique or trends. For us, a home is not a product, it’s a promise of meaningful life.

That’s why Flex Living and Active Living are not marketing buzzwords for us, but natural expressions of what we believe in: Personalisation: every client is unique, and their home should reflect that. Flexibility is one of the deepest forms of personalisation. Sustainability: building with intention, adapting to the land and designing spaces that are used consciously. Authentic exclusivity: not in the sense of extravagance, but in the freedom to live as you truly wish. Warmth and humanity: homes that feel, embrace, inspire. Homes with soul.

The future of home is already here

Flex Living and Active Living are not futuristic ideas, they are real answers to real needs. In a world in constant motion, where remote work blends with private life, where wellbeing is a daily priority, and where we long to reconnect with what truly matters, architecture must rise to the challenge.

At MONGOMAR, we measure that challenge not in square meters or finishes, but in attention, detail, and deep listening.
Each of our homes is designed to walk with you through the stages of your life. To offer spaces that adapt, and moments that inspire.

Because we believe that real luxury is choosing how to live.
And that a well-designed home isn’t the one that impresses, it’s the one that recognises you, takes care of you, and lets you be yourself.