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Definitions, operating notes, and writing on residential communities, Mysore, deep work, and house culture.

start here / 28 June 2026

Creative residencies in Mysore: what builders should compare

Not every coliving space is a residency. Here is how to read the fine print on cohort size, selection, food, and whether the house is built for community or just nice photos.

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From the residency desk.

cohort i / 1 July 2026
How to get into a selection-only residential community
We read every application. This is what strong portfolios share — and what we look for beyond your résumé.
house notes / 5 July 2026
Shared food, shared decisions: how the house eats
Residents handle their own meals. We are exploring restaurant partnerships for concessions. The table is the spine of the community.
deep work / 10 July 2026
Quiet mornings, open afternoons: designing a builder schedule
Mornings for focus. Afternoons for collaboration. Evenings for community — all optional.

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start here / 28 June 2026

Creative residencies in Mysore: what builders should compare

Not every coliving space is a residency. Here is how to read the fine print on cohort size, selection, food, and whether the house is built for community or just nice photos.

residencymysorecoliving

cohort i / 1 July 2026

How to get into a selection-only residential community

We read every application. This is what strong portfolios share — and what we look for beyond your résumé.

applyselectionportfolio

house notes / 5 July 2026

Shared food, shared decisions: how the house eats

Residents handle their own meals. We are exploring restaurant partnerships for concessions. The table is the spine of the community.

culturemealscommunity

deep work / 10 July 2026

Quiet mornings, open afternoons: designing a builder schedule

Mornings for focus. Afternoons for collaboration. Evenings for community — all optional.

studiorhythmfocus

operating notes / 15 July 2026

What ninety days in residence actually looks like

Month one: arrive and settle. Month two: push the work. Month three: finish and move out December 28th.

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field notes / 20 July 2026

Soft mornings at the residency

Light through the windows, coffee in the kitchen, someone already at the desk. Why the first hours belong to you.

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