To expand an existing residential care centre, we wanted to casually integrate 24 new studios in the surrounding area. In order to ease that integration and enhance the residents’ vista, we created new green areas. These outside spaces visually float into green interior patios, so the new studios seem to be located in an oasis of green. Moreover, the old and new buildings appear to be divided and that apparent disconnection comes with a variety of visual effects.

In this rural environment, the simple, modern design with red-brown brickwork nicely integrates with the existing building.