Residential Care and Independent Living
Paul Campbell Architects is experienced in the design of residential care developments and is familiar with the specialised needs, of both residents and staff, that are necessary to provide a caring and home-like environment.Paul Campbell Architects prides itself on delivering up-to-date care facilities, that encourage interaction and mobility and provide a personalised, home-like environment for the residents, which is non-institutional and creates a sense of security and privacy.
Residential Care
Our paramount aim in designing residential care developments is to provide the residents with a comfortable, secure environment that imparts a feeling of independence, safety, privacy and general well-being, whilst providing convenience and efficiency for the staff to carry out their daily activities. Through extensive consultation with our client representatives we are able to establish a detailed initial design brief, which ultimately sets out the requirements of the residents and staff.
Many residential care redevelopment projects involve designing for construction work to be carried out whilst the premises are still occupied. We understand that careful analysis of the staging of the construction and close consultation with our client is necessary to ensure minimal disruption to the occupants.
The projects involving redevelopment of existing accommodation and facilities have often involved designing to ensure that:- the degree of relocation of residents is kept to a minimum,
- there is a continuity of services and operation,
- access by residents, staff and visitors to occupied areas is maintained, and
- a home-like environment is achieved with the emphasis on care.
Independent Living
We understand the importance for people to live independently for as long as practicable. In our designs we are mindful of the accessibility issues for people with reduced mobility, vision or hearing, and recognise the value in creating ‘social’ spaces within the independent living community that encourage residents to interact with each other.
From the master planning stage through to site planning, architecture and interior architecture, we are focused on delivering outcomes that enhance the lives of the residents living independently.
Residential Care Projects
Paul Campbell Architects’ collaborations in Residential Care include:
- ECH, Walkerville SA
Redevelopment of an existing residential care facility to accommodate 164 residents.
Stage 1: The development of a new 26 bed wing, complete with common facilities, kitchen and outdoor courtyards.
Stage 2a: The development of a new 19 bed wing for dementia patients, complete with common facilities, kitchen and a specialised outdoor recreation space.
Stage 2b: The development of a new 20 bed, low care wing, complete with common facilities, kitchen and outdoor courtyards.
Stage 2c: Connection of two existing wings to rationalise the circulation patterns, and create 4 new bedrooms and 2 new lounge areas. - FLINDERS HOUSE HOMES FOR THE AGED, Quorn SA
New development of 21 new low care rooms and attendant facilities divided into two distinct ‘houses’ to accommodate the future needs of residents with dementia difficulties. - ELDERCARE "KIRKHOLME", Goodwood SA
Redevelopment of an existing hostel / nursing home complex involving additions, refurbishment and construction of new buildings to provide accommodation for 83 residents, including a dementia wing. - LEAHURST HOME FOR THE AGED, Magill SA
Redevelopment of an existing low care, residential care facility, including a redevelopment of the main entrance and administrative offices, the upgrade of the kitchen facilities, residents' lounge, rationalisation of circulation patterns and installation of accessible ramps. - HOPE VALLEY LUTHERAN HOMES, Hope Valley SA
New development of a 48 resident hostel facility including a dementia unit. - LUTHERAN NURSING HOME, Glynde SA
Various alteration and refurbishment projects to an existing nursing home, including therapy / spa facilities, residents' coffee lounge, kitchen upgrade, living room / courtyard redesign and administration offices. - OXFORD NURSING HOME, Hove SA
New extension to an existing residential care home complex comprising 20 new nursing home bedrooms and attendant facilities divided into two distinct ‘houses’. Stage one of a three stage development programme. - ST. CATHERINE’S HOSTEL / NURSING HOME, Berri SA
New residential care facility divided into two ‘homes’ accommodating 16 residents and the complete redevelopment of an existing nursing home providing accommodation for 24 residents, including a dementia facility.
Independent Living Projects
Paul Campbell Architects’ collaborations in Independent Living include:
- ELDERCARE “THE VILLAGE”, Maitland SA
Redevelopment of an existing 46 resident hostel complex to provide individual bedroom and bathroom facilities, a dementia care house, new resident lounge and dining areas and new administration / staff facilities. - ELKANAH RETIREMENT VILLAGE, Woodcroft SA
New aged persons retirement village comprising 77 independent living units and community meeting hall. - HOPE VALLEY LUTHERAN HOMES, Hope Valley SA
New residential care development incorporating 212 independent living units, community meeting spaces and attendant support facilities, built over 3 stages. - PARA VISTA LUTHERAN HOMES, Para Vista SA
New development of 22 independent living units for aged persons, utilising steel-framed transportable home technology. - TINTINARA HOMES, Coonalpyn SA
New 10 independent living unit development for the Local Government Association.
