RETIREMENT VILLAGE

INTRODUCTION

Staying healthy and feeling your

best is important at any age and
that doesn’t change just because
you have few more grey hairs.

The particular challenge for Elder

adults is the sheer number of
changes and transitions that start
to occur—including children
moving away, the loss of parents, “There is no better place to live
friends, and other loved ones, The next chapter of a well –lived life”
changes to or the end of their
career, declining health and even
loss of independence.
WHAT IS A SENIOR LIVING?
These retirement communities are
sprawling, residential, multi-unit
complexes designed especially for
seniors. Also, known as retirement
villages, these villages are
“campus” style and have
independent living units (known
as senior living homes) as well as
various other facilities and
amenities .

Key Benefits offered by Senior Living

1. Senior Living promotes the

idea of independence and
choice.
2. Spaces to Hone Your skills or
Learn New ones.
3. Impact on Overall Health
NEED OF THE PROJECT

• Increasing life expectancy, decreasing fertility rate,

lower mortality rates and an overall enhancement of
the standard of living across the world has contributed
to people living longer than ever before.
• In 2008 as per the National Institute of Aging (USA), it
was estimated that the senior population (above 60
years of age) in the world was 506 million. In 2021,
the total number of seniors will be greater than the
number of kids below 5 years of age
• China and India are projected to have almost 50%of
the 1.3 billion worldwide seniors by 2040. In the last
20 years have witnessed a marked increase in nuclear
families that families are no longer equipped to take
care of their aged family members.
• The CII study says that India’s elderly population in
India is expected to triple from 104 million in 2011 to
300 million in 2050, accounting for 25% of the total
population.

Source:Confederation of Indian Industries

&AISCCON
AIM
To design a habitat for Senior Citizens, where all their basic needs are fulfilled.
OBJECTIVES
• To design elements of the built environment that are important in facilitating successful ageing.
• To incorporate biophilic concepts for the proposed retirement village.
• To satisfy the need for a safe environment of self and belonging.
• To enrich the basic need for human interaction, the ability to build friendship and comfortable family relationships.
SCOPE
• To influence the senior citizens positively with the built spaces.
• To stimulate them to do activities that leads them physiological well-being.
• To design spaces which helps them to interact with one another and avoid loneliness which happens due to ageing.
• To enhance their Independency.

LIMITATIONS
• Design of master plan i.e., site plan.
• Types of apartment modules with architectural layout and other necessary drawings.
• Types of villas with architectural layout and other necessary drawings.
• Architectural layout of clubhouse, retail outlet , health care centre etc
METHODOLOGY
DATACOLLECTION
Understanding the topic
Need of the project
Other required data
FINAL DESIGN
With all deliverables
LIVE CASE STUDIES
Suvidha Retirement village, Bangalore
CASE STUDIES
Literature case study
Live case study
Anthropometric analysis
EVOLUTION OF DESIGN
Trials and errors
Stages of evolution of
forms
Mantri Primus Eden, Bangalore Monconseil Retirement Home, France.
DELIVERABLES
Formulation of requirements
Needs and Reasons
Reaching out holistic
performance
DESIGN CONCEPT
Using principles & theories
Assessed data from case
studies
NET CASE STUDIES
REQUIREMENTS:
• Parking
• Meditation Center
• Administrative Block
• Community Center
• Primary Health Care Center
• Housing-
Independent Living -50Cottages
Assisted Living -50 Rooms
• Commercial Shops
• Staffs Quarters
• Servant Quarters
• Community Garden
• Herbal Garden
• Reflexology Walkway
• Badminton Court
 SITE

• Site is located at the foot hills of

yercaud. It is located away from the
busy streets on to calm environment.
• The Psychology of the Grey population
is greatly influenced by the
environment they live in.
• The busy cities might irritate them
causing psychological changes.
• The site is Town-Country place, where
we can find the benefits of both cities
and village.

SITE LOCATION: Yercaud FootHills ,Salem

SITE AREA:25 Acres

BIOPHILIC DESIGN
BIOPHILIC DESIGN
Biophilia in Architecture

Biophilia (meaning love of nature) focuses on human’s innate attraction to nature and natural processes. It is a term popularized by
American biologist Edward O Wilson in the 1980’s, when he observed how increasing rates of urbanization were leading to a disconnection
with the natural world . Biophilic design can reduce stress, improve cognitive function and creativity.
Key constructs of Biophilic design

Contact with nature Water, trees,

plants, light

Natural analogues Evoking a sense of

nature.

Human spatial response Energising,

relaxing, restorative.
14 PATTERNS OF BIOPHILIC DESIGN

Nature in the Space Patterns

1. Visual Connection with Nature
2. Non-Visual Connection with Nature
3. Non-Rhythmic Sensory Stimuli
4. Thermal & Airflow Variability
5. Presence of Water
6. Dynamic & Diffuse Light
7. Connection with Natural Systems

Natural Analogues Patterns

8. Biomorphic Forms & Patterns
9. Material Connection with Nature
10. Complexity & Order

Nature of the Space Patterns

11. Prospect
12. Refuge 1
3. Mystery
14. Risk/Peril
Nature In The Space
Nature in the Space addresses the direct, physical and ephemeral presence of nature in a space or place. Common examples include potted
plants, flowerbeds, bird feeders, and green walls or vegetated roofs. The strongest Nature in the Space experiences are achieved through the
creation of meaningful, direct connections with these natural elements, particularly through diversity, movement and multi-sensory
interactions.

Visual Connection with Nature. Non-Visual Connection with Nature. Non-Rhythmic Sensory Stimuli

A view to elements of nature, living A view to elements of nature, living ephemeral connections with nature that
systems and natural processes. systems and natural processes. may be analyzed statistically but may not
be predicted precisely.
Thermal & Airflow Variability
Subtle changes in air
temperature, relative humidity,
airflow across the skin, and
surface temperatures that
mimic natural environments
Presence of Water.
A condition that enhances the
experience of a place through
seeing, hearing or touching
water.
Dynamic & Diffuse Light
varying intensities of light and
shadow that change over time
to create conditions that occur
in nature
Connection with Natural Systems.
Awareness of natural processes,
especially seasonal and temporal
changes characteristic of a healthy
ecosystem.
Natural Analogues
Natural Analogues addresses organic, non-living and indirect evocations of nature. Objects, materials, colors, shapes, sequences and patterns
found in nature, manifest as artwork, ornamentation, furniture, décor, and textiles in the built environment.

Biomorphic Forms & Patterns Material Connection with Nature. Complexity & Order.

Symbolic references to contoured, patterned, Materials and elements from nature that, Rich sensory information that adheres to a
textured or numerical arrangements that through minimal processing, reflect the local spatial hierarchy similar to those encountered
persist in nature. ecology or geology and create a distinct sense in nature.
of place.
Nature Of The Space
Nature of the Space addresses spatial configurations in nature. This includes our innate and learned desire to be able to see beyond our
immediate surroundings, our fascination with the slightly dangerous or unknown; obscured views and revelatory moments; and sometimes even
phobia-inducing properties when they include a trusted element of safety
Prospect Refuge Mystery risk/peril

An unimpeded view over a distance, for
surveillance and planning.
A place for withdrawal from
environmental conditions or the
main flow of activity, in which the
individual is protected from
behind and overhead.
The promise of more information, An identifiable threat coupled with
achieved through partially a reliable safeguard.
obscured views or other sensory
devices that entice the individual
to travel deeper into the
environment.