The Nest is a 120-bed retirement village and aged living facility within a new energy paradigm. This zero-carbon loop project embeds sustainable principles in a design that enhances the residents’ quality of life. Drawing on both a mountain range and a village, this dynamic design encourages residents to engage with the site, each other, and the wider community through a variety of communal and commercial spaces.

The residential units are tailored to independent, low care and high care residents, and offer a peaceful and inviting retreat for their permanent vacation. Connection to nature is an integral part of this project. The distinctive character of each garden on Level 1 not only creates different experiential zones for the residents, but also serves as landmarks to assist residents in wayfinding. Each garden zone works with the local environment and climate, and native and low-maintenance plants have been used where possible. The raised vegetable garden gives residents the opportunity to grow their own produce.