# Idyllic Green Nursing Homes Dominique Coulon's Nursing Home Blends into Its Pastoral Surroundings By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominique-coulon References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/794834/home-for-dependent-elderly-people-and-nursing-home-dominique-coulon-and-associes) & [coulon-architecte.fr](http://coulon-architecte.fr/projet/577/orbec) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/des-lauriers-house). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biophilic Design in Nursing Homes:** Integrating elements of nature and natural materials into nursing home design to create healing and calming environments. - **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. - **Contrasting Color Palette in Healthcare Spaces:** Using bold and contrasting colors within healthcare facilities to create stimulating and energizing environments. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to specialize in creating innovative and nature-inspired designs for nursing homes and elderly care facilities. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Designed Nursery Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multichildcare-crche.md) - [Open-Interiors Concrete Care Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogar-alemn.md) - [Low-Impact Garden Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-senior-shelter.md) - [Dementia-Catering Village Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/village-in-dax.md) - [Village-Like Tranquil Hospice Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sankt-lukas-hospice-and-lukashuset.md) - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Community Aged Care Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yutjuwala-djwarr.md) - [Tranquil Psychiatric Clinic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempere-psychiatric-clinic.md) - [Historically Based Nurseries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgis-roudil.md)