Casa Del Marvelosa

by Marc Metry

Casa del Marvelosa is a lifelong housing unit that strives to provide more than the stereotypical aging community standards. As the name suggests, a stay here intends to be more than ordinary in thanks to the features that set this community apart. CDM’s residential clusters are inspired by Barcelona’s city original city design of creating meeting points within blocks and pathways through instead of around. The design also utilizes the vast site in order to create a grand park alcove by the residential units and the outpatient building. The dining hall is situated in a central location with views to the park. Lighting was especially considered the design with the roofs curved outward with a lighting shelf toward the south in order to maximize daylight. Most prominently, CM is home to a curved walkway that connects the third floor of each housing unit to a dynamic experience with various points of interest. Palm trees and cactuses can be found throughout the complex with addition to whatever the residents choose to grow in the 24 planters adjacent to the units.