# Neighborhood-Like Retirement Complexes Coffey Architects Completes the Cobham Bowers Community By Amy Duong | Published 2024-01-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobham-bowers References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/01/16/coffey-architects-retirement-complex-surrey/) & [coffeyarchitects](https://www.coffeyarchitects.com/)  British design studio [Coffey Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tannery) completes the Cobham Bowers complex, which is a retirement housing community located in Surrey. It is designed to blend elements of communal and personal living in one space and this is made with the contributions of retirement housing specialists Pegasus. It features two blocks that are arranged to create a natural sense of community focusing on fostering a neighborhood. Director of Coffey Architects, Lee Marsden explains the design process, stating "The design and layout is focused on engendering a sense of community and neighbourliness and maximising the opportunity for residents to get outside." Phil Coffey adds "Placing the comfort and well-being of the residents at the forefront, we ensured that every aspect of the design exudes beauty without compromise." Image Credit: Phil Coffey ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Communal- Personal Living:** Retirement complexes are being designed to blend communal and personal living spaces, fostering a sense of community. - **Neighborhood-focused Design:** Retirement housing communities are emphasizing neighborhood-like environments to promote a sense of community among residents. - **Maximizing Outdoor Spaces:** Retirement complexes are prioritizing the design and layout to provide ample outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects are creating retirement housing complexes that prioritize the combination of communal and personal living spaces. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers are focusing on fostering a sense of community and neighborhood-like environments in retirement housing complexes. - **Senior Living:** The senior living industry is designing retirement complexes with a strong emphasis on outdoor spaces for residents to utilize. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Senior Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellen-browning-building.md) - [Neighborhood-Like Communal Courtyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-hill-courtyard.md) - [Industrial History-Inspired Art Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tannery.md) - [Dorset Co-Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelmead.md) - [Low-Impact Garden Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-senior-shelter.md) - [Art Deco-Referenced Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uxbridge-bower.md) - [Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-state-cohousing.md) - [Community Aged Care Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yutjuwala-djwarr.md) - [Renovated Family-Friendly Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covent-garden-apartment.md)