Care Home Remodelling & Extension – A Thoughtful Upgrade for Modern Care
At NVDC Architects, we understand that care homes are more than buildings—they’re places where people live, heal, and connect. This project involved the sensitive remodelling and extension of an existing care home, designed to improve resident wellbeing, support staff, and meet modern care standards.
Why Remodelling Matters
As care needs evolve, older facilities often struggle to keep up. This project addressed several key challenges:
- -Added capacity through new bedrooms, allowing more residents to be accommodated without relocation
- -Improved accessibility and safety, with updated layouts and facilities that support better care
- -Enhanced staff spaces, making daily operations smoother and more efficient
- -Upgraded compliance, ensuring the building meets current health, safety, and accessibility regulations
- -Cost-effective expansion, avoiding the need for a full rebuild
- -Increased appeal, helping the care home attract new residents and improve its reputation
Our Design Approach
Working within a live care environment, we focused on minimising disruption while delivering meaningful improvements. The extension was carefully integrated with the existing structure, creating a seamless flow between old and new. Every design decision was made with residents and staff in mind—from circulation and daylighting to privacy and comfort.
With over 25 years of experience in healthcare architecture, NVDC Architects brings deep sector knowledge and a collaborative approach to every project. We support care providers across the UK with tailored architectural solutions that balance functionality, compliance, and long-term value.
