3WinnerFlowerWe wanted to design a project where a hospice feels, as much as possible like home, in intimate relationship with nature. Architecture should aim to ensure the best quality of life to the patients, sta and family members who are going to spend their time there. This should include, not only the medical treatment, but also the most enjoyable aspects of life
1Editor's ChoiceLavender HillThe subject of the work is a project of a housing estate for the elderly in the province of Perugia, Italy. The concept of creating based on the idea of cohousing and contact with nature.
1ELDERLIVINGThrough this project we tried to enhance connection between elderly and nature through both gardening program and biophilic architecture. With a free-barrier design and co-housing, we wanted to break their loneliness.
1HAIKI VILLAGEThe Covid-19 pandemic has worsened the mental health and wellness of seniors residing in the Beach road estate. The proposal aims to design an urban kampong that encourages social interaction to allow the elderly residents to be comfortable in their own neighbourhood so as to help them adjust to the new norm.
10Editor's ChoiceGarden of Life ‘Garden of Life’ is an attempt to create a natural setting where every element used symbolizes life in a manner. The idea was to create an infinite bigger path leading to sub spaces that could generate a sense of curiosity in the user’s mind. The path that one will choose will lead him to discover hidden landscaped views in the course of his journey.
181People's Choice Awardfi rrihlathفي رحلة - In a journey - A safe and enjoyable abode for the elderly that is both independent and assisted, with convenient senior-friendly spaces, supporting medical and other healthcare facilities. The design aims to reinvigorate the mundane lifestyle, by introducing exciting spaces that are to be explored.
23Editor's ChoiceRiverine Eco RetreatThis tropical retreat is an exploration of possibilities where people live in harmony with nature. By learning from the nature in place and the indigenous wisdom, our design emerges from and honors native context, becoming part of it, like trees in a forest, leaving a more regenerative footprint.
3Paradise GardensThe Elderly Health Center is trying to in this work to combine the past traditional architecture with the present modern architecture. The main idea in forming the overall design of the project is inspired by the physical system of Iranian garden and the use of elements such as water, planting system and ... which improves the mental condition of the elderly
46RootSocial progress cannot be separated from the efforts of generations. Although the age of the elderly is growing, their contributions to society can?t be forgotten. The significance of the elderly to the society is just as important as the root of a towering tree.
73The LoopOur connection to each other enables us to thrive. The vision of The Loop is to give a new purpose to visit the park, and for seniors to engage in meaningful, fun and productive activities of their liking, across generations. The feeling of being in a treehouse has clear associations to play, and it provides an accessible viewpoint of the park.
12Honorable MentionParting in matter,Reunion in spiritPeople bid farewell to the ashes in a clear spring, let the current lead people to experience parting, merge into a waterfall into the garden, and the memories of loved ones are presented through projection. The material follows the clear spring to return the soil, while the spirit remains here forever to comfort those who come.
40Runner-upHILALThe main goal of hil?l is to create a public educational experience linked to water conservation. Circulation is choreographed with water on the site, so that the visitor experience natural filter systems such as rain-gardens, seals, wetlands, ECO concrete columns that provide oyster habitat, and a gravel infiltration parking lot.
