Asaheimen Nursing Home, Asane, Bergen, Norway
Asaheimen Nursing home is located on a hill near Asane in Bergen on the southwest coast. It has 100 rooms for residents, as well as large communal areas and outdoor spaces.
The nursing home can accommodate 100 dementia patients and those with other illnesses that affect cognitive function.
The project was designed to be delivered using Lean, Universal Design, BREEAM Outstanding certification, as well as sustainability strategies. This included ample natural lighting and views of surrounding nature.
Maximizing your site
Four buildings are arranged to fit into the landscape and create a variety outdoor spaces, including small gardens. The buildings vary in color and height, giving the impression that they are a collection of smaller buildings in harmony.
Exterior facades should be transparent, low-maintenance, playful and fun. Metal cladding and timber details are used in outdoor ceilings, entry areas, and window placements.
In each building, there are 10 private units of residential space and a common area centered around the central core. Each building has a slightly different layout to accommodate the surrounding views and light conditions.
Create a communal space for seniors
The “Heart Zone” is a central hub that connects the four buildings. Warm materials, artwork, comfortable furnishings, lighting, plants, and an assortment of lighting help create a cozy, sensory-rich environment. Large windows fill the space with light, and offer a calming view of the nearby forest and garden.
You can also access the Heart Zone’s outdoor areas, such as gardens, balconies and a large partially covered rooftop terrace.
Create a homelike atmosphere in resident rooms
Residents’ rooms are bright and welcoming, with large windows and natural materials. The color scheme is calming and soothing. Each residential unit has a coat rack at the entrance for visitors and residents to hang their coats.
Other spaces include modern and bright staff offices and meeting rooms; rooms dedicated to residents’ appointments with doctors, dentists, and hairdressers; and several activity areas.
