FIGURE 6.17: (Nacasa & Partners, n.d.).
PRECEDENT 3: KENYUEN HOME FOR THE ELDERLY
Location: Wakayama, Japan Architect: Motoyasu Muramatsu Year Completed: 2001
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The Kenyuen Home for the elderly was designed on rugged rocky landscapes dominated by the presence of the ocean nearby. The building’s elegant and streamlined design language directly contrasts the wild
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coastal landscape. The home is designed for people who have an affinity for connection to the ocean and nature. The programme is designed to accommodate the elderly who want to retain autonomy and independence due to the hierarchical nature of a village. The spaces within the building range in sizes and gradients of privacy to adhere to the resident’s needs for either intimacy or openness. The home is designed with gymnastic rooms, bathing rooms, and a swimming pool to allow social interaction and physical activities in the
