Netherlands Norwich Community

This project is a master planned community we created for the Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Norwich, near London, Ontario. Netherlands Norwich Community builds on concepts similar to those underpinning The Residence in Mission project, employing a variety of housing types for the elderly that range from independent living, to assisted living, to complex care living. We combined independent living homes in several fourplex suites, which are linked back to the assisted living building.

Like The Residence in Mission, the assisted living building is semicircular, axially-oriented to a view opening to the community’s church. Also as at Mission, the common and living areas surround a central garden. Other private areas are housed in wings that radiate outward surrounding semiprivate garden and activity areas. Each wing offers large, bright common spaces to residents.