The Matchmaker concept: sustainable and social housing solutions for vital seniors

Matchmaker is the answer to the question asked by independent seniors who proactively look for a life-cycle resistant home but find it difficult to find it in their own neighborhood. By offering affordable, comfortable and healthy homes with additional shared facilities, the transition is made easy and enjoyable. And that in their familiar neighborhood! The existing homes that will be vacated as a result offer starters and young families the opportunity to grow into a suitable home.

The Matchmaker concept: sustainable and social housing solutions for vital seniors

Matchmaker is the answer to the question asked by independent seniors who proactively look for a life-cycle resistant home but find it difficult to find it in their own neighborhood. By offering affordable, comfortable and healthy homes with additional shared facilities, the transition is made easy and enjoyable. And that in their familiar neighborhood! The existing homes that will be vacated as a result offer starters and young families the opportunity to grow into a suitable home.

A Matchmaker project is ideally realized in a neighborhood with a relatively high aging population and an insufficient supply of life-cycle resistant homes. By involving the local target group, ideas and housing needs are included in the local development of the concept.

Key features of the Matchmaker concept:

Social interaction:

Meeting spaces, wide galleries with rest areas and community gardens promote social ties between residents. The shared building with a daycare center strengthens the connection between generations.

Health and wellbeing:

Designed with natural, breathable materials and attention to light and air quality. Private outdoor spaces with views and a design that encourages stair use promote health.

Life-cycle resistant homes:

Apartments are wheelchair-friendly and meet the needs of seniors, with attention to space and accessibility.

Future-proofing and nature inclusiveness:

The building has green roofs, water retention for climate adaptation and solar energy. Mobility is made sustainable with bike sharing, mobility scooter spaces and strategic public transport connections.

Thanks to innovative wooden CLT structures and biobased materials, low environmental scores are achieved and a life cycle approach is applied. The joint vision of Achmea Real Estate and Urban Climate Architects thus focuses on a sustainable and social future, where older people can live together pleasantly and actively.

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