Abstract
<jats:p>In the context of global changes driven by intensive urbanization and digital technology development, remote and hybrid work is gaining popularity. This necessitates new architectural facilities to meet the needs of modern remote workers. In Ukraine, the relevance of such work formats is heightened by the ongoing full-scale invasion, internal migration, and attacks on energy infrastructure. The research examines one category of hybrid architectural objects – rural coworking complexes – which demonstrate significant potential to meet contemporary needs of specific social groups both in Ukraine and worldwide. These complexes effectively combine professional work environments, residential living spaces, recreational facilities, and meaningful interaction with the natural environment. While numerous recent scientific studies have investigated the phenomenon of rural coworking spaces and their impact on the socio-economic development of territories from various disciplinary perspectives, architectural research addressing this topic remains notably limited. The primary objective of this article is to perform a comprehensive functional-spatial analysis of hybrid architectural typologies that integrate work and residential functions, with the goal of identifying distinctive features of their organizational structure. The study delineates three key organizational principles for these facilities: spatial segregation of functions, hybrid functionality of premises, and purposeful interaction with the natural environment. Implementation of these principles enables the creation of coworking complexes that achieve optimal balance between individual productivity requirements and social interaction opportunities, while effectively utilizing the natural environment’s potential to enhance user work efficiency. Such integration – achieved by embedding architecture within the dominant landscape – provides a competitive advantage over urban coworking spaces. These identified principles establish a solid theoretical foundation for future scientific research and the practical design of rural coworking complexes.</jats:p>