Lucas Rodriguez
The Elder Garden

The project proposes to convert and extend two underused buildings in the village into senior housing

as an alternative to traditional retirement homes. The design emphasizes generous outdoor spaces

and a strong connection to agriculture. The goal is to keep elderly residents physically and mentally

active by involving them in farming activities. The two buildings are linked by a covered walkway that

runs through an agroforestry area. Along this path are both productive and leisure facilities designed

for seniors. This approach embraces ageing not as a decline, but as a meaningful phase of life, rooted

in the community, the care and the rhythms of the land.