Dominique Coulon and Associates, a French architecture firm, designed a nursing home and home for dependent elderly people that eschews the sterility that such a facility often carries with it. Rather than looking like a slightly more homey hospital, Dominique Coulon's design uses color and shape to blend into its rural setting.
Built in Orbec, a tiny village in the heart of the Normandy bocage, the pale green complex blends seamlessly into the pale fields that make up the pastoral region, providing it with a tranquility that befits its purpose. Though the building's shape is erratically modern, this green facade allows it to have a minimal impact on the surrounding landscape.
Not to be overcome with serenity, though, the interior foyer of the building is painted bright red, offering a jolt that enlivens the facility.
Idyllic Green Nursing Homes
Dominique Coulon's Nursing Home Blends into Its Pastoral Surroundings
Trend Themes
1. Biophilic Design in Nursing Homes - Integrating elements of nature and natural materials into nursing home design to create healing and calming environments.
2. Rural-inspired Architecture for Elderly Care - Designing elderly care facilities that harmonize with the rural surroundings, providing a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.
3. Contrasting Color Palette in Healthcare Spaces - Using bold and contrasting colors within healthcare facilities to create stimulating and energizing environments.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Opportunity for architects and designers to specialize in creating innovative and nature-inspired designs for nursing homes and elderly care facilities.
2. Healthcare and Elderly Care - Incorporating biophilic designs and calming environments in nursing homes to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life for seniors.
3. Interior Design and Decor - Demand for interior designers to incorporate contrasting color schemes and elements of surprise in healthcare spaces to create a more stimulating and impactful experience for patients and residents.