Åsaheimen Nursing Home, Åsane, Bergen, Norway
Located on a hill in the heart of Åsane, Bergen, Norway, Åsaheimen Nursing Home offers 100 resident rooms, spacious common areas, and outdoor spaces.
This skilled nursing home provides care for 100 residents with cognitive illnesses such as dementia, utilizing Lean, universal design, and BREEAM Excellent certification for sustainability.
Maximizing the Site
The community consists of four buildings that blend harmoniously with the landscape, creating various outdoor spaces and gardens. The buildings’ design incorporates metal cladding and timber details, with each housing 10 private residential units and a communal space.
Creating Communal Space for Seniors
Connecting the buildings is the “Heart Zone,” a central hub designed with warm materials, integrated artwork, and comfortable furniture. This space is flooded with natural light and offers views of the garden and nearby woods.
Creating a Homelike Setting in Resident Rooms
The resident rooms are designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural materials, and a calming color palette, providing a bright and homelike atmosphere. Additional spaces include staff meeting rooms, dedicated rooms for appointments, and activity rooms.
Project Details
Location: Åsane, Bergen, Norway
Completion date: December 2022
Owner: Bergen municipality
Total building area: 114,097 sq. ft.
Total construction cost: $35 million
Architect: Nordic Office of Architecture
Interior designer: Nordic Office of Architecture/Norconsult
General contractor: Skanska
Engineer: Norconsult
Builder: Skanska
