Service flats Steen

Steen consists of 32 assisted living apartments with a semi-public garden that is connected to the town center. Because of the openness of the site, the residents are involved in the village life and vice versa. The majestic and straightforward building is made of sand-colored brick, referring to the 16^th – 17^th century town architecture, such as the church tower. Facing the street and the new town square there are loggias that can be used by the residents as a covered terrace or as an extension of the living space. They function as a transitional space between the public and private space. The terraces facing the semi-public space are balconies. They contribute to the liveliness of the semi-public garden.
The plinth of the building was opened up with a commercial area and a multifunctional space that contribute to the social interaction between the residents. A cafeteria, accessible to everyone, a fitness room and a vegetable garden also add to the building’s collectivity. Inside, there is a system of corridors and hallways that are interpreted as inner streets with glass inner doors and windows, stimulating social contact.