How Cape Town Creatives Are Redefining Work-Life Balance

Cape Town has long been a magnet for artists, makers, and innovators. But what makes this city truly special is how its creatives are rewriting the rules around how we live and work. At Neighbourgood, we’re lucky to be surrounded by a vibrant network of members who are showing that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of balance, wellness, or community.

Walk into any of our co-working spaces or co-living properties, and you’ll meet someone working on something interesting - whether it’s a fashion line, a documentary, a social startup, or a new wellness brand. What unites them isn’t just what they do, but how they do it: with intentionality, flexibility, and a deep appreciation for lifestyle.

Take Jess, a freelance designer who works from Church House during the day and runs community sketch sessions by night. Or Sipho, a storyteller and content creator who’s using his time at 84 Harrington to produce a podcast about local changemakers. There’s Thandi, a product manager building a fintech app from the lounge at East City, and Marcel, who balances his photography business with surfing breaks between Zoom calls.

For many of our members, traditional 9-to-5 life just doesn’t work. They crave environments that allow them to create, connect, and take care of themselves. That’s where Neighbourgood comes in - we provide beautifully designed spaces that encourage collaboration, focus, and community. With reliable WiFi, fully furnished units, flexible stays, and shared experiences, we make it easier to design a lifestyle that’s both productive and fulfilling.

In a city as visually and culturally rich as Cape Town, creativity thrives when it has the space to breathe. That’s exactly what we’re building here - and it’s why so many local entrepreneurs choose to call Neighbourgood home.

Want to live and work among Cape Town’s most inspiring creatives? Explore our spaces.