The mobility of elderly people living in the "box" house suggests that any move should be an emotional, sensitive and variable experience.
The distance between the independent units was measured and drawn to transform the idea of life path, and its time into shape. The minimalist building is a wall that arises naturally from the topography: it limits and defines the open space, and organizes the entire plot. The facade of the building, despite its completely white appearance reminiscent of a chessboard, in which the white surface is perforated at intervals by the shadow of the recesses.
The architectural design of the retirement home is adapted to the site, it rises and falls with the topography of the landscape, the garden in some places becomes a roof. This simple but well-articulated building, with the geometric shapes and large openings, made to provide sun protection, and individual balconies for each room is very well thought out. The insertion into the site is also very clever, as the building winds through the landscape and almost disappears into the hill at one end.
Photo: Fernando Guerra, FG + SG Architectural Photography
Street: Yatzer
