The large group of seniors in our society need more diverse possibilities of living in active and inspiring surroundings, which requires new type of building.

They wanted a place that hold all the features needed for old age, and at the same time a strong focus on the sense of community that can bring people together.

Spanning a long and narrow 260-metre plot in Medchal, the internal circulation begins at the main entrance and extends northwards as a pedestrian street, connecting a series of blocks and leading towards green recreational areas at the northern end of the site.

It is planned for people of old age, healthy and sick and for the ones with dementia, which is an illness that often tends to start early on, when people are neither old nor physically ill.

The structure is weaved into the existing landscape. Small squares, gardens create plenty of opportunities for social exchange as well as contemplation.

There are spaces for animals and vegetable gardens, offering meaningful daily activities that support well-being. Cars remain on the periphery, keeping the central areas safe and calm for gentle movement.