Designing for Senior Citizens

Clean lines, openness, spaciousness, and maintainable aesthetics define this simple apartment for an elderly couple. Having lived the larger part of their lives in a bungalow and forced to move to more maintainable quarters that can be easily adapted to their aging bodies, architects Parag Ainchwar and Parag Sen craft a home that imbues the appeal of a spacious abode whilst it reduces the stress of maintenance by employing appropriate materials and finishes. Making perceptible changes to the layout by removing walls and augmenting storage, the design driver here is space management. The living, dining, and kitchen follow an open […]