Design solutions to fight isolation in senior care facilities factor in the Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing Competition

Buildner has shared the results of its Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing Competition. The design ideas challenge awards cash prizes for solutions to the growing societal issue of isolation and the need for better-designed spaces in which elderly citizens can age in place, a topic represented recently by Mæ's winning John Morden Centre entry for the 2023 RIBA Stirling Prize and other significant architectural awards programs.According to the brief: "This competition aims to reconnect seniors with their communities by inviting participants to create innovative housing systems that actively integrate elderly residents into the social fabric. The jury will be looking for designs that not only provide housing but also incorporate features that enable seniors to engage with their surroundings in meaningful ways."Participants were given the choice to select a site or location and were encouraged to explore added functionalities such as retail components and hubs for social exchange to create a sense of community and connection for seniors. 1st Prize Winner: La Vie; Shared living room by Nasim Mollazadeh Sorkhabi, Niki Haddad Razavi, Negin Shokry, Sara Davari (Germany)Read the full post on Bustler