The project addresses the remodeling of common living areas at the Sant Hilari Sacalm Elderly Care Home (Girona, Spain), commissioned by SUMAR SL. The core objective of the intervention is adapting two key communal zones to the Person-Centered Care (PCC) model, transforming shared areas into warm, accessible, and domestic-scaled environments.
Adaptation to the envoirment// Located on Passeig 14 d’Abril, the facility adapts to the site topography across a three-story structure. Due to the sloping terrain, the main entrance is located on the top floor (second floor), which connects vertically to the lower levels. A dedicated logistics and service access point is positioned independently via an exterior ramp connecting the street to the first floor.
Organization and outline// The architectural proposal focuses specifically on two communal living areas to enhance spatial quality and functionality:
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Zone A (First Floor): Defined by an irregular geometry, this space originally featured split-level flooring. The intervention eliminates these architectural barriers by leveling the floor surface to create a fluid, 100% accessible environment. The room enjoys dual access from both the internal corridor and an exterior terrace linked to the street via an accessible ramp.
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Zone B (Second Floor): Featuring a rectangular layout, the intervention targets one of the corners to reconfigure the lounge area. It benefits from direct connections to both the internal corridor and the second-floor outdoor terrace, establishing a seamless relationship with the urban context.
Project with ACP//Person-Centered Care places the dignity, autonomy, and personal life project of each resident at the heart of the design. Architecture is conceived not as an institutional facility, but as a genuine “home”—a protective, warm, and intuitive environment where interior design and outdoor connections actively foster the emotional well-being of the elderly.
