In many cities, spaces built for elderly care are designed to be safe and easy to manage. The rooms are simple, the circulation is clear, and everything is made to reduce risk. While this seems practical, it often comes at a cost. These places can feel cold, quiet, and disconnected from everyday life. Older people may live there, but they rarely feel like it is theirs. They are protected, but not always respected. The atmosphere focuses on control, but often forgets about comfort, memory, and presence.

This project begins by asking what it means to truly care for someone in space. It explores how design can help older adults continue to feel like they are part of the world, not hidden from it. It is not just about reducing accidents or making rooms accessible. It is about shaping an environment that feels soft, human, and emotionally alive. This research looks into spatial qualities that affect people’s feelings: light, texture, openness, and familiarity. It also explores how architecture can invite participation. Many older adults still want to teach, share, or simply stay engaged. This project offers them that chance. It proposes a space where care is not just something received, but something felt, where living continues with value, rhythm, and quiet meaning.