Just outside the city of Laren, in a beautiful wooded area, lies elderly health care centre ‘De Stichtse Hof’.
For the client there were a few key principles for the design of the Stichtse Hof in Laren. It had to be homey, with lots of privacy, a good atmosphere and not looking like a major institution. A building providing the optimal conditions to care for the elderly and, equally important, an environment in which employees could work with pleasure. We used natural materials, warm colors and human dimensions that stimulate tranquility for residents, staff and guests. Throughout the building, you will find places with its own character, therefor making them very recognizable for the residents.
The garden of the home is beautifully landscaped and has several objects that stand along a trail. There also is a petting farm. The garden was designed to become a place for experiencing and wandering. The colours used for the building and the interior are warm and expressive. There are single and double rooms and multiple shared homey living rooms for about eleven or twelve residents. The residents live in small groups and have a direct passage to the beautiful ‘courtyard’ garden. The units are located around atriums belonging to the semi-public area.
The building embraces some beautiful old trees we were able to spare by designing around it.
Total area about 9.568 m².