Housing for the Elderly - interior

This housing for the elderly is located in the arid region of Castilla y Leon, a location with wide horizontal spaces without obstructions which determines the hermetical condition of the facade and the localized openings throughout the project.

The point of this project is to provide the residents with a nexus with nature and with each other, as neighborly socialization is very important for the inhabitants of the region who often sit on each others' porches to talk. The program includes various common areas, including activity rooms and a gym where the residents can socialize further.

The plain exterior aims to blend in with the harshness of the surroundings; the interior provides contrasting warmth and complex shapes and spaces. An interior courtyard acts as a visual resting place that can be seen from the hallways.