SENIOR

HOUSING
PROJECT
BY
KAUSHIKI BHADAURIA
LITERATURE
&
CASE STUDY
 The objectives of this study will be:

To investigate key concepts related to the elderly to ascertain how an architectural model can be created .

Identify the primary needs of the elderly that require care.

Delineate how these needs can be met by appropriate measures in the form of the built environment

Employ the collaboration of assessed findings to derive a formula that defines the design criteria,

principles and guidelines for architecture that promotes care for the elderly.

Exhibit these concepts in the built form by designing a model building.

Unpacking Aspects Of Ageing

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF AGEING

SOCIAL ASPECTS OF AGEING

The Architectural Requirements Of An Environment That Fosters Care For The Elderly

1.Location

2. Legibility and Wayfinding

3. Contact with nature

Window view to the outdoors

Active engagement with the environment

 Active ageing

Active ageing is the process of optimizing opportunities

for health, participation and security in order to

enhance quality of life as people age.

 3 SENIOR HOUSING PROJECTS:

SUVIDHA RETIREMENT VILLAGE Mantri Primus EDEN SMILES,SENIOR CITIZEN LIVING

Architects: Jaisim-Fountainhead
By: Mantri Developers Pvt Ltd. Architects: AAB Associates

Location: Nice Ring Road, Bangalore Area: 30 Acres

Location: Jayadarsini Township, Medchal, Hyderabad
Location: Kanakapura Road
Project Year: 2004 Area: 2633.6 Sq m

Project Year: 2012

 SUVIDHA RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Project Size Configuration

No. of Towers / Floors No. of Units
27 acres (80% open) 2,3 BHK Villa
2 floors 200

SINGLE DWELLING UNITS TWIN COTTAGE UNITS

85.9353 sq. m. 171.8706 sq. m.

20%

built area
80%
open area
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club house away from houses

houses arranged in linear

fashion to facilitate the privacy

COTTAGES

CLUB HOUSE

PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD

TERTIARY ACCESS ROAD

PARKING
MANTRI PRIMUS
EDEN
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H Y D E R A B A D

WIND ROSE
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hospital
apartment
club house
sports area

Entry

meditation hall
apartment
service area
 MEDITATION HALL

HOSPITAL PLAN

PLAN
 FRONT ELEVATION OF HOSPITAL

SIDE ELEVATION
FRONT ELEVATION OF MEDITATION HALL

ELEVATION
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GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
Thank You!