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A short article by scholars Annmarie Adams and Sally Chivers refers to two architectural designs by 3RW and Nord Architects in support of their analysis of the “dementia village” typology. Cited works at Randaberg and Furuset reflect the complex combination of residential, commercial, and public buildings which corresponds to this typology.

In the words of the authors, “dementia villages are evidence of two historical phenomena significant to the history of architecture. Firstly, the rise of the dementia village illustrates the ongoing power of the “village” trope as a caring environment. Dementia-village architecture draws on the imagery associated with pre-industrial small towns, with pedestrian-friendly circulation, family-centered houses, and shared communal spaces. […] Secondly, the dementia village showcases an urge to camouflage serious illness by making healthcare environments that look like something else. This same trend is illustrated by hospital design since about 1980, which echoes hotels, shopping malls, and even airports.”

Take the example of Furuset: the layout of the residents’ facilities allows for a homey atmosphere, without the double-loaded and crowded corridors that characterize traditional plans of nursing homes. The private rooms are divided into smaller clusters with eight rooms in each, while corridors and common areas are placed towards the courtyard and outdoor facilities, allowing routines to become a natural part of the environment. As noted in “Deception and Design: The Rise of the Dementia Village”, these are architectural strategies that are purposefully anti-medical – medical care is here disguised.

Read the integral article on e-flux here.

Similar projects from 3RW and Nord include a village-inspired proposal for a nursing home in Olsrød.

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