Retirement centre North
Authors
Hammer, Arnbjørn Svavarsson ; Vernersen, Nanna Høvring ; Xiang, Chang Ying
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2017
Submitted on
2017-05-18
Pages
143
Abstract
This master’s thesis explores how a dementia-focused retirement center can be designed to feel like home, support a safe and meaningful everyday life, and meet ambitious energy standards. Building on a competition brief for a future-oriented care facility in Randers, the proposal Retirement Centre North is developed as a specialized, socially and environmentally sustainable complex. The research question is addressed via an integrated design process with iterative phases: analysis of the user group and dementia-related needs, application of the theories of healing architecture and the missing link to shape private and social spaces, assessment of current Danish care practices through a national inspection report and an interview with a caregiver, and site and competition analysis. Sketching, targeted workshops, and synthesis are coupled with technical studies of daylight, shadow, ventilation, and energy, and with passive and active strategies—including an energy-efficient envelope and photovoltaics—to achieve BR2020 compliance. The final scheme comprises four residential units, each with 13 apartments, shared spaces, and a courtyard, alongside a larger common zone with shops, gardens, administration, and a special unit for late-stage residents. Flexible apartments can be adapted to individual preferences and disease progression, and integrated care technologies such as floor sensors support caregiving. Multiple outdoor areas bring light and views into the building and aid orientation, while a roofscape with south-facing slopes supports PVs, draws diffuse northern light into homes, and creates generous living spaces. The project offers a holistic proposal for a dementia-friendly, home-like, and energy-efficient care environment closely connected to its context.
Dette speciale undersøger, hvordan et plejecenter for ældre med demens kan udformes, så det opleves som et hjem, understøtter et trygt og meningsfuldt hverdagsliv og samtidig opfylder skrappe energikrav. Med udgangspunkt i konkurrencen om et fremtidens plejecenter i Randers udvikles forslaget Plejecenter Nord som et demensspecialiseret center, der kombinerer social og miljømæssig bæredygtighed. Forskningsspørgsmålet adresseres gennem en integreret designproces med iterative faser: analyse af brugergruppen og demensens konsekvenser, anvendelse af teorierne healing architecture og missing link til at forme private og sociale rum, indblik i danske plejecentres praksis via tilsynsrapport og interview med en medarbejder, samt steds- og konkurrenceanalyse. Skitsering, workshops og syntese kobles med tekniske undersøgelser af dagslys, skygge, ventilation og energiforbrug samt anvendelse af aktive og passive strategier, herunder en energieffektiv klimaskærm og fotovoltaik, for at opfylde BR2020. Det endelige design organiseres i fire boenheder med hver 13 boliger, fællesarealer og gårdrum, suppleret af en større fælles zone med butikker, haver, administration og en særlig enhed til beboere i sygdommens sene faser. Fleksible boliger kan tilpasses individuelle behov og sygdomsprogression, og integrerede velfærdsteknologier som gulvsensorer understøtter omsorgen. Flere udendørsområder bringer lys og udsyn ind i bygningen og hjælper orienteringen, mens en tagform med sydvendte hældninger udnyttes til solceller, diffust nordlys og rummelige opholdsrum. Projektet præsenterer et helhedsorienteret bud på et demensvenligt, hjemligt og energieffektivt plejecenter i tæt samspil med sin kontekst.
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