Designing for independent living at extra-care facilities in Argel Our architectural approach to this scheme was to create a new style of flexible care facility that focuses on encouraging active and independent living for its residents. The development is designed to enable dementia care to be provided as part of a range of extra-care services. The scheme's layout and character is based on the concept of a village. The central ‘square’ creates a social hub and focal point for the community with residential areas accessed by circulation configured as internal streets. This approach is reinforced by each self-contained apartment having its own threshold and traditional front door.Internally, the accommodation is designed with individual characteristics, so that the apartments feel like home

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