Danish studio Loop Architects built a chic, contemporary nursing home that strives to strike a balance between support and relaxation. The care home is located in Selfoss, Iceland. Loop Architects, who was commissioned by Icelandic government property agency FSRE, completed the structure in collaboration with Urban Arkitektar.
The two-story building can accommodate 50 residents in private rooms. The ring-shaped structure also boasts a private enclave in the middle, a beautifully landscaped central garden that has the potential to create "a homely and stimulating environment for residents [who are living] with dementia." The circular format of the building is designed to give the impression of "continuous movement." The contemporary nursing home is complete with "a new format for dementia care facilitates that provides a safe and comfortable environment."
Image Credit: LOOP Architects
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Circular Nursing Homes
- Designing nursing homes in circular structures to create a continuous and safe environment for residents with dementia.
- Landscaped Central Gardens
- Incorporating beautifully landscaped central gardens in nursing homes to create a homely and stimulating environment for residents.
- New Format for Dementia Care
- Developing new formats for dementia care that provide a safe and comfortable environment for the elderly population.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Opportunity for architects to design nursing homes that prioritize the needs of elderly residents, particularly those with dementia.
- Healthcare
- An opportunity for healthcare providers to improve the quality of care for elderly patients in nursing homes by adopting new designs, methods, and formats.
- Landscaping
- Designing nursing homes with beautifully landscaped and easily accessible central gardens providing a therapeutic environment for elderly residents.
