Lavender Fields Care Village
Project
Lavender Fields Care Village
Client
LFCV
Year
2024
The Brief
Lavender Fields Care Village was designed to offer a luxurious yet inclusive environment for a retirement community. Central to this vision is the Communal Hub, a versatile and welcoming space featuring a variety of amenities including a pub, café, village shop, post office, and wellbeing suite. This hub aims to enhance the daily lives of residents by providing convenient access to essential facilities and fostering social interaction. The integration of natural elements, such as pops of lavender, was also key to creating a calming and harmonious atmosphere.
The hub’s open-plan layout fosters a sense of community and makes navigation intuitive. Furniture should be adaptable to accommodate a pop-up stage for social functions, while the overall design must incorporate dementia-friendly elements, such as effective wayfinding, lighting, and accessibility.
Lavender Fields Care Village was thoughtfully designed as a luxury retreat for the retirement community, nestled within the tranquil Yorkshire countryside. The combination of retirement bungalows, a large care home, and sprawling grounds with lavender bushes promotes a connection to nature, supporting mental wellbeing. The high street replica at the entrance provides easy access to essential amenities while creating a vibrant community atmosphere.
The Communal Hub offers residents various options for relaxation and socialisation, including “The Stag Inn” pub and “The Lemon Tree” café. Each space was thematically designed to be inviting and comfortable. The Wellbeing Suite, complete with a live wall and neon signage, highlights the care village’s commitment to physical health. The suite is sectioned into distinct areas for privacy, including a nail parlour, therapy suite, gym, and hair salon.
A collapsible stage was designed to meet the village’s entertainment needs, compacting to 1.4m and easily stored. This ensures the space remains versatile, providing engaging activities for residents and redefining the care home experience.
The design of Lavender Fields Care Village was inspired by the surrounding natural landscape. Upon entering the Communal Hub, residents and visitors are greeted with a natural palette of olive greens and lavender accents, reflecting the extensive gardens outside. Corridors continue this theme, with 3D greenery artwork and woodland animal motifs that reinforce the “bringing the outside in” ethos.
Additional dementia-friendly themed corridors, such as “The Library” and “The Fashion Corridor,” aid residents with wayfinding through the clever placement of landmark accessories, ensuring that the design supports memory and orientation.
While the design prioritises luxury and connection to nature, practical elements were carefully incorporated to enhance residents’ quality of life. The following features ensure safety and functionality:
- Correct light reflective values to minimise the risk of falls.
- Impervious back and anti-microbial carpets and upholsteries for hygiene.
- Fire retardant fabrics for added safety.
- Anti-slip vinyl flooring in high-traffic areas.
- Healthcare-specific furniture, designed for comfort and accessibility with appropriate heights and foam cushioning.
With space allocations per resident 20% higher than the standard and an interior fit-out budget exceeding the norm by 40%, Lavender Fields Care Village offers a truly exceptional environment. The blend of luxury, practicality, and thoughtful design ensures that residents live comfortably through all stages of care.
The bespoke bar in “The Stag Inn” was designed to include a Draught Master module, enabling fresh pints on tap. The integration of technical components such as the beer pump, keg modules, and cleaning system ensures the pub operates efficiently while maintaining its aesthetic appeal.
In the village shop, a display unit with magnetic lettering allows staff to easily adjust the signage according to stock changes. This clever feature enhances the unit’s versatility and ease of use.
The dining rooms are open-plan, featuring loose dining furniture that can be rearranged to suit residents’ needs. A divider creates a quieter “after dinner” coffee space, which can also be used as a private dining area for residents and their families, making the space adaptable for various occasions.
Lavender Fields Care Village demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability through the integration of photovoltaic panels in the architectural design, providing renewable energy for the home. The village’s extensive gardens, with future plans for bowling greens, outdoor pools, and table tennis areas, enhance the environment by improving air quality and offering additional outdoor spaces for residents.
Lavender Fields Care Village successfully combines luxury, practicality, and sustainability, offering residents a peaceful, fulfilling, and environmentally friendly place to call home.
The Floorplan
We try to create unique experiences & styles for every room
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