# Luxurious Modern Retirement Communities Bamo Completed the Luxe Sun City Kobe Residence in Japan By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-city-kobe References: [dexigner](https://www.dexigner.com/news/30843) & [bamo](http://www.bamo.com/project/sun-city-palace-tsukaguchi/) Popular architecture group [BAMO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-oakville-estate) designed the new Sun City Kobe, a [luxury residence for the elderly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-for-the-elderly) that holds true to [classic Japanese traditions and culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence). The single tower reaches 35 stories with 483 living spaces, dining restaurants, lounges, a nursery wing, 95 nursing bedrooms, a 6-story parking garage and a communal pool, fitness and massage center. The building has everything necessary for anyone to live comfortably every day. As well as being jam-packed with high-end amenities, the building has modern and high-quality furniture and interior design. The light color scheme and large windows allow for a bright and comfortable space, which integrate artwork, plants and flowers into each room. The new Sun City Kobe is a one-of-a-kind residence that has never been seen before in the area. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Retirement Communities:** The demand for luxury retirement communities is growing as the baby boomer generation reaches retirement, presenting an opportunity to cater to their high-end lifestyle needs. - **Senior Living Facilities with High-end Amenities:** There is a growing trend toward senior living facilities that offer high-end amenities such as fitness centers and communal pools, creating opportunities to cater to the needs of older adults who want to maintain an active lifestyle. - **Incorporating Traditional Design with Modern Architecture:** Combining traditional design elements with modern architecture is becoming increasingly popular, highlighting the opportunity to create unique and culturally relevant living spaces for all age groups. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Senior Housing:** The senior housing industry can capitalize on the growing trend toward luxury retirement communities by offering high-end facilities and amenities that cater to the baby boomer generation. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can develop a niche in the luxury retirement community market by creating unique and innovative designs that cater to the unique needs of older adults, while also taking into account traditional design elements. - **Architecture:** Architects can take advantage of the trend toward luxury retirement communities by designing buildings that are not only functional, but also aesthetically pleasing and culturally relevant. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boomer-Targeted Luxury Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-lake-resort-yamba-cove.md) - [Senior Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellen-browning-building.md) - [Community Aged Care Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yutjuwala-djwarr.md) - [Low-Impact Garden Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-senior-shelter.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Wood-Clad Relaxing Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shigeru-ban-1.md) - [Oceanfront Luxe Residential Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armani-beach-residences.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Beach-Overlooking Picturesque Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-a.md)