Plejecenter, Ørestad, Copenhagen, Denmark



Architect
JJW
Date Built
2012
Location
Asger Jorns Allé,
Description
This colourful residential complex in Ørestad is a care center that has as its goal to support each resident to, " ...  be self-reliant as long as possible. Several years in the planning it offers the residents, " ...  modern IT solutions and smart devices, but also creates housing and communal areas that are modern, homely and cozy.  .... The properties comprise a living room with kitchen, bedroom with care bed and a bathroom. All homes have access to a balcony. Between the living room and bedroom is a flexible sliding door that can be removed so that (it) becomes one big room. There are wooden floors, white walls and tiled bathroom. All homes have ceiling lifts, calls, cable TV, wireless internet and telephone jack."

The housing units are rental properties that are managed by KAB (a Danish Co-operative Social Housing Association) who are responsible for collection of rent, deposits and the maintenance of dwellings.