The four household buildings are complemented by two further buildings: the staff “Home Base” with reception, common spaces and administrative functions, and a “public” building which connects residents with the wider town community. This building provides social amenities: a cafe, grocer and hairdresser, which can be used by residents, visitors, and the general public. Including these amenities enhances the autonomy of the elderly residents but also fosters active engagement with the surrounding township, inviting them to share a sense of support for the residents.

The distinctive curves of the architectural forms break down the elevations and work to hold external landscape spaces as if “in the curve of an arm”. These forms also register the moving sunlight and shadow across their curved surfaces through the course of the day, and provide a strong backdrop to the various resident gardens.