THEME: Architecture for seniors

As a result of demographic trends, the proportion of elderly people in the population is growing. This calls for more flexible, high-quality architecture, where seniors can live for many years even if their needs change. Discreet design measures can, for example, make it possible to transform a completely ordinary home into an assisted-living facility.

In this theme, you can read about architecture for resourceful seniors as well as those who need more care. You can also visit successful examples of senior housing that are both homely, aesthetic and functional.

Moreover, you can read how Troldtekt acoustic panels can help to create healthy, comfortable and robust homes for seniors – and how good acoustics can become an integral part of characterful design.

Several generations under one roof place high demands on architecture

Strong relationships, economic consciousness and a lower carbon footprint. There are many benefits to incorporating several generations into public buildings. But generational buildings also place great demands on the architecture, interior design and logistics.

Read more in the interview with Magnus Anclair, founder of the Forum Bygga Skola network.

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Learning and joy for children and the elderly

Both Sweden and Denmark have realised the importance of bringing several generations together under the same roof – and this places high demands on interior design when architecture has to accommodate both the oldest and youngest members of society. Read more about such experiences.

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Why there is a growing need for housing for the elderly

In Denmark, the number of elderly people is set to increase significantly in the coming years – and they will live longer. However, the housing market is not geared to meeting the needs of elderly people. Dive into the facts and read the interview with an expert from Denmark’s largest real estate agency, who gives his take on the biggest challenges.

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New needs among the elderly of the future

The number of elderly people will increase in the coming decades, and they will come with changing expectations and housing dreams. A partnership between the Danish pension fund PFA and OK-Fonden is setting out to meet some of the demand. In the article, the CEO of OK-Fonden talks about how the architecture of the future for the elderly will differ from today’s architecture.

Skovparken Plejecenter: A worthy last home

A safe, secure and homely environment is crucial for the quality of life of elderly people with dementia. Here, textured and warm materials play an especially important role, as does functionality. For example, Troldtekt acoustic panels have been successfully combined with an advanced ceiling profile system.

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Why Troldtekt is the obvious acoustic solution in senior housing

Tranquility, character and cosiness. Troldtekt acoustic panels help create healthy and comfortable interiors in housing for seniors. At the same time, it is a robust solution that can be painted at least 15 times without compromising its acoustic properties.

Architecture for people with dementia must accommodate the individual’s life story

Rethinking the familiar is one of the architect's most important tasks in working with future care centres for people with dementia. Here, homeliness and security are important keywords, and using familiar shapes and healthy materials matters when creating new homes and environments that are accomodating of the individual's life situation and life story.

References with architecture for seniors

Retirement home at Nuremberg

In the historical half-timbered town of Spalt, approximately 25 kilometres southwest of Nuremberg, Caritas has recently extended the St. Nikolaus retirement and nursing home and comprehensively modernised it to meet the latest standards.

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Kvarnbacken

A quiet residential street and a green area with old trees and bodies of water are the immediate surroundings of the Kvarnbacken dementia care home in Nybro. It has been modernised with the focus on the individual needs of the residents.

Senior homes in Mölnlycke, BonTop

The BonTop +55 residential community in Mölnlycke, to the south of Gothenburg, is a place where residents can live an active and social life together. The building has a garden in the middle, with a subtropical Mediterranean climate under a specially designed glass roof. Kanozi Arkitekter is behind the design.

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Solgaven

Solgaven in Valby, Copenhagen, is a residential care facility specifically for blind and visually impaired residents. The architecture and interiors of the complex are therefore designed to support residents in their daily lives, making sure they feel at home in the building and can easily find their way around.

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Gilleleje nursing home

The Bavne Ager care home in Gilleleje in northern Zealand was built and designed to deliver what matters most to its residents. The care home is run by OK-Fonden. The care and respect for residents, which is at the heart of the care home’s philosophy, is reflected in a multitude of functional details - from using art as wayfinding to wellness in the bathroom.

Skovvang

The residents of the Skovvang dementia care facility have received bright, welcoming homes, where their care is reflected in the architecture, decor and layout.

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Fribo Greve Care Home

Surrounded by large trees, residents can follow the seasons outside their bay windows, while also being able to see and sense the lush garden surroundings of the large green courtyard.

Care home Hornbækhave

Hornbækhave is a new care home, where the focus has been on creating a caring environment and architecture that connects with the surroundings.

Postens Vej

Surrounded by the wooded conservation area De Kellerske Bakker, ‘Bofællesskabet Postens Vej’ consists of 60 sheltered flats for people with mental and physical disabilities.

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Huset Nyvang

In Randers, a modern care centre has been built according to the Dutch model. The 60 units are organised like a small village with single-storey houses.

Housing for seniors, Sønderborg

Sønderborg Seniorbofællesskab is an exceptionally successful senior co-housing project. The waterfront location near Sønderborg is sublime, with breathtaking views of Alssund, and only a matter of metres from the water’s edge, where you can launch a kayak or simply enjoy the sunshine on the wooden jetty.

Care centre Ølgod

Skovparken care centre for people with severe dementia is built as a coherent complex with wings extending into the grounds. Emphasis has been on using sensuous and sustainable construction materials.

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Bangs Have

The new nursing home in Struer in western Jutland has been designed with a safe and stimulating daily life in mind - for residents as well as staff. Richly varied materials and physical spatialities are combined with a good indoor climate.

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Gødvad Nursing Home

The new nursing home on the outskirts of Silkeborg is a distinctive building in a rapidly growing part of the city. Sited in a prominent position in the landscape, the two-storey structure is particularly eye-catching. Gødvad nursing home consists of three detached buildings linked by passageways between the various facilities and the residential units.

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Tistrup Care Centre

Near Tistrup in west Jutland, a very appealing care center with 24 residential units and communal facilities has been built. The building's long single storey, with discreetly integrated solar panels on the roof, is designed with well-proportioned facades and wide pastel coloured panels which look very attractive in the flat and wide-open landscape.

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Seniorhuset

The atmosphere is homely and welcoming at Seniorhuset in Hinnerup outside Aarhus. Ruth is sitting on a bench outside her own flat, watching what’s happening in the communal living room.

Othello Care Centre

A circular solution inspired by the Globe Theatre in London elegantly reduced noise levels at the Othello care centre in Fredericia. The distinctive building provides all residents with views of the inner courtyard.

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Architecture in the big cities

This Troldtekt theme page takes you on a virtual trip to look at architecture in Copenhagen, and in Denmark’s second-largest city Aarhus. Enjoy the tour!

Sound-absorbing cement-bonded wood wool panels from Troldtekt are often used as acoustic ceilings in schools and educational institutions

Sustainability in the built environment

In this feature, you can read about trends and milestones within documented sustainable building. Get an overview of all the building certifications that have been emerging in recent years – for the benefit of users, owners and the environment. You can also read how Troldtekt contributes positively to the various schemes.

Troldtekt acoustic panels have unique sound-absorbing properties and ensure superior acoustics in, for example, private homes

Inspiration for private homes

We spend most of our time in our homes – sometimes perhaps even many of our working hours. This is where we spend time together with our nearest and dearest. This is where we recharge our batteries, where our children grow up, and where we live our lives.

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Office building design

More working-from-home days and online meetings have become the new normal. The corona pandemic and the need for better access to digital forms of collaboration mean new requirements for the design of the physical office. It has, for example, resulted in a need for more small meeting rooms and break-out zones than in the past.

Healthy schools of the future

Schoolchildren are our future. There is therefore every reason to ensure that they have the best possible facilities in which to develop and learn. However, every day the school bell rings at far too many run-down schools where a poor indoor climate is the norm. Problems with inferior air quality result in increased sickness absence and poor learning curves.

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Restaurants

Did you know that noise and music have a bearing on our sense of taste? And that poor acoustics can cost a star in restaurant reviews? You can read more about this in this theme page.

Healing Architecture

Architecture, design & materials can have an impact on the treatment of body and mind. Light, air and acoustics all play a role. Read about healing architecture

Swimming pools and outdoor baths

Swimming and water exercise are popular activities among all ages and at all skill levels – and many old centres are being renovated and new ones built. On this theme page, Troldtekt A/S brings together knowledge, trends and examples that can help guide the design of swimming facilities of the future.

Design and Innovation in Architecture

Innovation must ensure that architecture is constantly evolving – functionally and aesthetically. Most people spend 80-90 per cent of their time indoors, and when function and design complement one another, it can make a big difference to people’s daily lives and well-being.

Building health and indoor climate

On this Troldtekt theme page, experts present their views on material health and indoor climate – and possible solutions to the challenges.

Architecture for sports and movement

Schools designed for movement. Indoor space with parkour and street football. A sports complex where elite sports and rehabilitation are brought together under one roof. Sport and movement can take place in many forms and facilities. Here, it is important that the architecture is designed for physical activity and noise – but still with a sense of aesthetics.

Wood in construction

Wood is a healthy, elegant and flexible natural material that makes a positive contribution to the carbon accounts. More about wood as a building material here!