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Some of Hervanta's Afrikanpiha 's new house apartments are specifically designed for the needs of the elderly. 16 out of 50 apartments are reserved for people over 55. The house is still under construction - you can move there in early October.

Designed for people over 55 years of age, attention has been paid to the comfort of the home in the long run as the resident ages. A resident can be prepared for the future, even though he or she is now in order.

Unobstructed movement

In particular, accessibility has been invested in the dwellings of the grown -ups. There is plenty of space in the hallway to allow the resident to move smoothly with the aids. The balcony threshold is lowered and easy to cross.

The dimensioning of the bed recess takes into account the so -called. The space needed by the hospital bed. There is a small recess for aids next to the bed in two beds.

The bottom kerro KSESSA is located, for example, a rollator next to the elevator. The aid storage has a charging option for aids. Access to the house is easy as the auxiliary storage storage and bike storage door and front door have elbows. All common areas are also accessible.

Adjustable kitchen cabinets

The specialty of the kitchens is the upper cabinets, which can be adjusted to the resident as needed.

Bathrooms take into account the support and space needs needed to reduce space dimensioning. The toilets are higher and the room has reservations for support handles.

The top cabinets of the kitchen can be adjusted to a different height. In the picture, the cabinets are in the lower position, with the recess, where it can also be raised.

Studios and two -bedrooms

The apartments reserved for people over 55 are studios and apartments. Their sizes range from 31 square meters to 46 square meters. The apartments are marked on the floor plans of the house in red. All apartments have a balcony and the elevator is located near the apartment.

Check out the floor plans: studios A , studio b , one bedroom apartment

in common areas meets neighbors

Residents will be able to follow the neighbors - if so. They can meet neighbors in common areas and participate in resident activities.

The property has a wide range of common areas and a joint courtyard in the area where neighbors can meet each other. Residents have access to a shared sauna, resident room, teleworking, fitness space, laundry and outdoor equipment storage. The joint courtyard of the block area takes into account residents of all ages in the area. The yards are also accessible.

Services and tram make everyday life easier

A resident can handle all everyday things a short distance from home. The Duo Shopping Center with its grocery stores, restaurants and specialty stores can be found within the house. The Welfare Center trio includes a library, a health center and a laboratory.

The stop of the tram line 3 is located in front of the house and takes 18 minutes to the center of Tampere.

Housing search starts 2.6. Homes over 55 years of age are applied for using a senior home form.