Built by our co-founder: Near Space
Near Space: turning unused space into opportunity
Near Space connects people with spare garages, parking and storage with people who need them. A complete marketplace journey brings together location search, interactive maps, detailed listings, host messaging and booking requests.
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Project facts
- Services
- Built with
- Next.js
- React
- TypeScript
- NestJS
- PostgreSQL
- Prisma
- Leaflet
- Tailwind CSS
Near Space is our featured example of marketplace development: an Australian platform that brings spare space and local demand together. Our co-founder Anis Setoodeh built it before ELORA DIGITAL opened. The product gives hosts a place to offer space and renters a way to discover and compare it.
The problem
Link to the section “The problem”A garage, driveway or storage area can be useful to someone nearby, but finding that person takes more than a classified advert. Renters need to understand the location, dimensions, access and suitability of a space. Hosts need a listing they can manage and a straightforward way to discuss a request.
Near Space brings those decisions into one marketplace, covering parking, garages, sheds, containers and other space types.
The marketplace experience
Link to the section “The marketplace experience”The Near Space website and its how-it-works guide describe two connected journeys:
- For renters: search by location, narrow the options, compare listings and contact a host.
- For hosts: describe the space, upload photos, set the details and respond to enquiries or booking requests.
- For both: use on-platform messaging to discuss suitability, availability and access before proceeding.
The Melbourne space directory shows the location-led browsing experience, with map and list views and links to individual suburbs and space categories.
How the build fits together
Link to the section “How the build fits together”The web application uses Next.js, React and TypeScript, with Tailwind CSS for the interface. Leaflet supports the map experience. A NestJS API handles application behaviour, while PostgreSQL and Prisma provide the data layer.
That separation matters in a marketplace: the search experience, a host's listing and a conversation all need to refer to the same underlying space. The engineering work connects those parts into a usable product, with distinct journeys for the people offering space and the people looking for it.
What this project shows
Link to the section “What this project shows”Near Space demonstrates Anis's experience building a product with multiple user roles and connected workflows. Search, listings, messages and booking requests have to work together, across both desktop and mobile screens.
If you are planning a marketplace, tell us about your idea. We can help define a first version around the transaction your customers need to complete. You can also explore our web app service and published prices.
Frequently asked questions
What does Near Space do?
Near Space is an Australian marketplace for storage, parking, garages and other spare spaces. Hosts create listings, and renters search by location, compare options and contact hosts through the platform.
Who built Near Space?
Our co-founder Anis Setoodeh built Near Space before ELORA DIGITAL opened. It shows his experience building the web application and API behind a two-sided marketplace.
Could ELORA DIGITAL build a marketplace for my business?
Yes. We scope the host and customer journeys, search, listings, messaging, booking rules and administration around your business. Tell us what you need on the quote page and we will recommend a practical first version with an estimate range.