Carly Caspersz

The design stretches across the site with four distinct buildings, which all interact with one another but still have a crucial purpose. The grounded entry & visitor building, the support wing which provides focused care both physical and psychological,secluded private dwelling spaces and a central hub designed for daily use by all residents as a community. The plan highlights the constant movement & progression throughout the site.

Focusing on both a visible connection to surroundings, facilities and other people, but also providing an ease of physical connection. Creating clear and direct paths and destinations across the site, constantly framing the central building as being the most important. Connection is crucial for fostering positive human interaction.

Safety is provided through the elevated nature of the design, to give a feeling of security through visibility and removal from the expansive space below. The dwellings break away from the ground level as it naturally falls away to the creek below. Providing a secure feeling of being above and unreachable with clear visibility of the surroundings. From providing a physically safe space we can make a space to feel psychologically safe.

The entry building of the Home aims to be a welcoming space for new residents, a beacon of safety. But to also provide a feeling of protection for the users within and a visual separation to the rest of the site.

With the aims of highlighting self-progress at the core of its design. The Support Wing, which is a journey taken by every resident, highlights the slow ramping of the site to the eventual above ground level. Ensuring upon exiting the building users are always at a higher level than when entering.