Best residential care home design for Global Awards shortlisted
LONDON: The shortlist for the best residential care home design has been declared.
Over 250 designs have been considered by the awards secretariat. One of the finalists in this category is shown below.
Plans for a major $42m residential aged-care facility in Findon as been by one of Adelaide’s largest aged-care providers
The centre would cater for 124 residents – with some rooms containing two beds for couples – in a new two-storey building.
Estia Health’s Findon facility, located at 46-52 Crittenden Road, would provide a number of services to residents including a cafe, hairdresser and healthcare rooms in addition to 40 carparks and a dedicated memory support wing.
A concept report prepared for Estia Health says the development will deliver interactive and enabling landscapes, improved accessibility, sensory stimulation and allow both residents and visitors a “connection to nature”.
“The proposed design for Estia Health Findon ground floor aims to offer a rich sensory experience with a diversity of spaces for different types of daily activities, such as socialising, entertaining, gardening, outdoor exercises, connecting to nature and relaxing,” it said.
“The memory support unit garden offers opportunities for various social groups including family gatherings, horticultural therapy, incidental gardening, games and laundry activities.
“This is achieved through the proposal of a looping walking route with points of interest along the way.
“The resident garden provides opportunities for rest and respite through seating nooks adjacent sculptural elements, and bird and butterfly gardens. An arboured walkway offers partial shelter along the path, and a secondary path allow for residents to explore along the sensory journey.”
The Global Award winner will be announced in November in London. (Globals)
