Innovation in design is alive and well in retirement villages.
The next generation of residents is looking for more elegant, interesting and modern retirement villages. These are what we think are some of the most architecturally interesting retirement villages from around the world.
Retirement Village, Ivybridge, Devon
With 12 acres of well-manicured land and its own library, this Devonshire Mansion is an absolutely stunning retirement village.
Retirement Village, Shizuoka, Japan
Nestled in Shizuoka is this unique retirement village. The teepee-like design mimics the mountainous landscape whilst offering modern comforts inside.
Nursing Home, Paris, France
This nursing home is part of a building complex by the Clichy-Batignolles eco-district. The nursing home is located in the centre of the building block, allowing residents to live in the heart of the 'city' and benefit from its vitality.
Retirement Village, Vaucouleurs, France
Retirement living in Meuse no longer means over-sanitised and impersonal. This retirement village in the Lorraine region of France challenged architects to create something to suit occupant preferences.
House for the Elderly, Alcácer do Sal, Portugal
This residence is somewhere between a hotel and hospital, interpreting the combination of needs for social life, community and care.
