NEW YORK: The ninety-fifth entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.
South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust appointed P+HS Architects to work on the design of the building, which will house a range of health and social care services for older people – and particularly those with dementia.
The designs feature a gym, light-filled dining and social areas, small cozy spaces for quiet times and safe access to landscaped gardens.
Spacious en-suite bedrooms offer nursing and residential options for short stay rehabilitation, pre-bookable respite or ‘time to think’ as well as longer term care.
The 80 bedrooms are designed in small clusters around open plan living, dining and sitting areas, creating a homely environment.
Mini kitchens add to the familiar feel, allowing residents and visitors to make drinks and snacks.
For those choosing to be cared for longer term, the emphasis is on the provision of a ‘home’ rather than a ‘skilled nursing home’…
