The Complex

The Caring Home values the autonomy of residents, enabling connections to community and well-being enhancing activities within a varied spatial context. Inclusive of health and mobilityneeds, all spaces are accessible.

Interaction with the public expands multi-age social opportunities, enhancing the village-like atmosphere of the historic buildings. Prospective residents and their loved ones may build familiarity with the Complex and its inhabitants, alleviating anxieties of the transition into the Caring Home.

The security of residents is ensured through high staff visibility across the Complex. Each building facilitates different aspects of the relationships and access between public and private space.

At the heart of the Complex, the Residence comprises living accommodation for residents and staying guests, housing a range of indoor and outdoor communal areas. Staff accommodation, office and utility areas aid in providing care.

The private Sanctuary supports calm and contemplation, a quiet space overlooking the river.

The Water Therapy Spa forms a regenerative retreat for inhabitants, healing through immersion in the pool, steam room and surrounding landscape. Hydrotherapy classes allow mixing with the public.

The Community Cafe serves as a neutral interaction space between inhabitants and the public, where people can eat indoors and outdoors, and participate in the sensory aspects of cooking.

The Community Garden enables inhabitants and the public to socialise, garden and exercise together in fresh air and south-facing sun.

The private car park may be used as a pickup/drop-off point for public transport, linking to local amenities. Spaces are fitted with EV charging points.