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it took a total of six years in development and construction to complete 'deep house (house with deep wall)', a residence situated at the foot of a nature trail that leads up to bukansan mountain in south korea. one of the first challenges that the architects faced was to establish a contemporary and functional residence on uneven terrain and secondly, to come up with innovative solutions to accommodate the daily lives' of the elderly client and the family.

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conceived by poly.m.ur architecture + urbanism which is led by architect homin kim, the most striking feature of deep house is its roof; slanted at an angle, which streamlines the walls as a single entity. by opting against conventional use of the concept of roof and eaves and adopting exterior stone louvers, the volume of the residence is dispersed in shallow depths throughout. as a result, hollow space created underneath the slanted roof and the vertical walls serves as a layer of insulation, improving the energy efficiency and extra storage space.

feng shui strategies were applied to the interior of the home. the rooms themselves and the size of corner windows were strategically planned out to offer the best views of the outside mountain scenery, while minimizing cold draft during the winter. additionally, micro spaces are present, where even the corner window space are taking advantage of and used as functional space that is not separated by any physical boundary of walls.
'homin kim took away an unexpected benefit of learning that certain spaces deemed insignificant can have exaggerated impact when applied with increased scale. it was fortunate to start with spacious property allowing plenty of floor area ratio, and he hopes that deep house stands as an inspiration of a new type of residential home in korea.' - poly.m.ur

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poly.m.ur architecture completes deep house after 6 years

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it took a total of six years in development and construction to complete 'deep house (house with deep wall)', a residence situated at the foot of a nature trail that leads up to bukansan mountain in south korea.

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figure-of-eight care home by JDS designed to advance a ‘growing typology’

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architect julien de smedt has proposed an inclusive and hospitable care home for the coastal belgian city of ostend.

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NPDA studio constructs a red brick retirement home in thailand
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this red brick building in thailand's surat thani province has been designed to serve two specific functions - a retirement home for its owner, and a reception for guests at the region's coco-nutnume resort. completed by nutthawut piriyaprakob of NPDA studio, 'somjai house' is clad with locally sourced brick and polished concrete, materials which not only help cool the property, but also allow it to stand out against the green of the surrounding coconut plantation.

the building is clad with locally sourced brick and polished concrete

internally, the scheme consists of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, guest sleeping accommodation, and a pantry for family cooking. the main hall serves as a flexible multi-purpose space that can be used as a living room, a venue for parties, a coffee shop, or even a yoga area. meanwhile, an upper deck provides panoramic views of the surrounding plantation, the sea, and the neighboring hills.

the upper deck is designed to provide panoramic views of the surrounding coconut plantation

the dwelling's roofline relates to the rugged form of the surrounding landscape, but also assists wind flow, naturally cooling the site. the building's front façade has been designed to present sweeping sea views, while enclosed porches help protect the building from the region's hot sun.

a thin iron staircase was built by local craftsmen

the main hall serves as a flexible multi-purpose space

the use of locally sourced materials is continued internally

enclosed porches help shield the building from the region's hot sun

the upper roof deck

the front façade has been designed to present sweeping sea views

the site also serves as a reception for guests at the region's coco-nutnume resort
project info:

floor plan

roof plan

elevation

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full article here

location: thong sala, koh phagnan, surat thani, thailand
completion: 2015
area: 240 sqm
architect: NPDA studio | nutthawut piriyaprakob
interior architect: NPDA studio | nutthawut piriyaprakob
structural engineer: apisit chawacharoen
system engineer: apisit chawacharoen
photography: anotherspacestudio

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NPDA studio constructs a red brick retirement home in thailand

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NPDA studio constructs a red brick retirement home in thailand all images by anotherspace this red brick building in thailand's surat thani province has been designed to serve two specific functions - a retirement home for its owner, and a reception for guests at the region's coco-nutnume resort.

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" A society will ultimately be judged by how it treats its elders" (Albert Einstein)
In 2014, the three Tyrolean municipalities Ellmau, Scheffau and Söll decided to pull together to make a reality of their new retirement and nursing home. Therefore they organized an architectural competition. As it happened, the winning proposal came from a German team of architects.

A suitable site was found in Scheffau, which is the geographical center of the three municipalities. The new building is situated at the foothills of the "Wilder Kaiser" Mountain Range, directly adjacent to a former residential and care home that no longer corresponds to the required standards.
The completion and opening of the new Nursing Home was in December 2017.

The building consists of two compact volumes interlocking at the central section where they form an atrium. Three different outside spaces are created by the positioning on the plot: a public garden, a separate dementia garden and a playground for children.

On the one hand the differentiated formation of the structure enables communication and the encounter between the residents and the community. On the other hand the interior and exterior spaces offer enough possibilities for private withdrawal and contemplation. Integration, Community and individual lifestyle do not exclude each other.

The new Nursing Home has a simple and clear appearance. The main entrance of the building is marked by a crystalline Y-support made of prefab concrete.
The public areas are located on ground floor level. Café-Lounge, Event Hall and Chapel adjoin to the Main Entrance. In the rear area of the ground floor there are the administrative offices, service rooms and a production kitchen.

The central and green atrium brings zenithal skylight inside the building. Furthermore, it enables a visual communication accross floors, between the dining areas and communal areas of the different care units. These Units are spread over the two upper levels with a total of 54 apartments. The apartments are equipped properly and designed in a modern way. Bathrooms have transom light strips. There are niches offering seating benches at the entrances to the apartments. Little community spaces are situated all over a care group with cantelivering, roofed terraces and balconies, orientated to the Mountain Range and the picturesque Village Centre of Scheffau.

The bigger eating areas serve as "Cantous", convival meeting points for the residents.
Inside the new nursing home the warm material wood becomes an companion. In the entire building colorcoordinated surfaces provide an orientation for residents and guests.

Wooden formwork made of untreated larch emphasizes the facade of the ground floor and the recessed balconies. The rest of the outer surface is covered by a broom finished plaster.

Wooden inlays of profiled larch boards accentuate the windows. They are a familiar reference to local handcrafted traditions. But the traditional system of cut outs and palings is translated contextually and used as screen providing privacy, protecting from the sun and painting subtle shadows on the facade.
Tradition and modernity thus meet and form a harmonious whole.

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Retirement and Nursing Home Wilder Kaiser / SRAP Sedlak Rissland + Dürschinger Architekten

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" A society will ultimately be judged by how it treats its elders" (Albert Einstein)In 2014, the three Tyrolean municipalities Ellmau, Scheffau and Söll decided to pull together to make a reality of their new retirement and nursing home. Therefore they organized an architectural competition.