Chu Yu Liang
Architecture and Dwelling Design for care
Together Stronger: Multigenerational living for the Sandwich Generation
The Sandwich Generation, caring for their ageing parents and raising their children simultaneously, is a noticeable phenomenon due to demographic changes in an ageing society. They play a crucial role as informal caregivers in the healthcare system, which is significant in Dutch society, where professional caregivers are in short supply and nursing homes are no longer established. However, the burden of care negatively affects the health and quality of life of caregivers and the elderly. Therefore, it is critical to address the needs of informal caregivers and the elderly.
This project integrates the strengths of care concepts from Taiwan and the Netherlands through research, interviews and case studies. The concept proposes a co-resident model where family members live together while having individual privacy. Moreover, optimising the social support system through the use of atriums and social amenities makes ageing in place possible for the residents with strong family bonds and close neighbourhood relationships.