This project explores how movement can create shared spaces for children and the elderly. Inspired by Being Mortal, which highlights the benefits of seniors engaging with life—nature, animals, and children—I noticed that care facilities often isolate these groups. By analyzing childcare and senior care schedules, I found natural overlaps in outdoor activities and mealtimes, suggesting opportunities for connection. Studying architectural precedents, I mapped program relationships, identifying shared spaces like gardens and multipurpose rooms while keeping necessary separations for privacy.
Rather than designing circulation as a secondary element, I explored what happens when movement itself defines the building. Inspired by sound waves, I created two looping circulation paths—one dynamic for children, one gentler for seniors. By overlapping these loops, I generated spaces where their movement naturally intersects, encouraging interaction while respecting their distinct needs.
The ground floor contains reading areas, multipurpose rooms, and nap spaces. A middle level serves as a shared walkway, fostering spontaneous connections. The upper levels house living units connected by the senior loop. At points where the loops intersect, meaningful moments of engagement emerge, creating a care space where movement shapes relationships and shared experiences.
Project Date: Spring, 2025