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The new Es Migjorn Gran Elderly house is a project that blends the natural beauty of the Menorcan countryside with the daily life of the elderly and their caregivers. Located on the border between the town and nature, next to an old talayot and next to the “lloc” of Binicodrell Vell, this building stands as a meeting space and community connection in relation to nature, resulting in the life quality of its inhabitants.
The ground floor has been conceived with a permeable configuration, allowing a clear connection between Russell Avenue and the interior public garden. This arrangement, as if it was a covered street, turns the area into a meeting and coexistence space for its residents and family members.
The floors are organized by arranging the rooms around the perimeter to guarantee correct lighting and exterior views to all rooms. At the heart of the floorplan, there is a patio that illuminates the common spaces and circulation areas. Its blue color dissolves in an atmospheric sensation that reflects the tones of the Menorcan sky, creating a serene and welcoming corner that invites calm and contemplation.
Following the traditional aesthetic of the houses of the town, the exterior of the building is whitewashed in a light color and decorative motifs of hearts and stars are added, inspired by the clothing of the horses of the local festivities of Sant Cristòfol. This decoration is related to the monumental façades of the island’s large public buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries, while allowing the building to occupy a space in the collective ideology.
