De Groene Verte

De Groene Verte is a project that involved the phased replacement of an existing residential care center with new buildings, including a connection to the assisted living apartments and the existing chapel. The new three-story building is adjacent to the existing school building. The entrance to the residential care center is located on a street perpendicular to Kouterstraat. Space for tree planting is provided between the parking spaces, and a green screen composed of hedges, shrubs, and trees surrounds the parking area.

The building consists of a service block with a spacious lounge area on the ground floor, housing the reception desk, a hair salon, and the cafeteria. The kitchen is also located in this block and is connected to the service elevator through a service corridor. The first floor accommodates offices and a meeting room, while the second floor includes changing rooms and a staff canteen. Each floor has two units, each housing 15 residents. Each unit is equipped with a living area, kitchen, and bathroom with a height-adjustable bathtub. The living units have spacious terraces that can accommodate 15 wheelchair users. The second floor is dedicated to the dementia ward, which includes two sensory rooms and a sensory bath. All corridors are designed to receive ample daylight, and numerous seating areas are provided to break up the long corridors. The units are built around an inner courtyard, allowing each room to enjoy a pleasant view of the greenery.