Academic Project
Senior Center. Moravia, Costa Rica
Instructor: Arq. Alfonso Masis
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica - Fall 2010
Sunken Courtyard
Floorplan Level 4
The project brings together residential, recreational, healthcare, and community functions within a single five-story building rather than distributing them across separate structures. Responding to the site's steep topography, the design provides access at multiple levels, integrating the building into the landscape while maintaining accessibility and ease of circulation.
Floorplans Level 1 & Level 2
Interior View Library
Spaces are organized according to their activities and desired levels of interaction. Active, social areas coexist with quieter, more private environments, allowing residents to pursue their interests without disturbing one another. Shared spaces offer different degrees of privacy, from family-friendly gathering areas to more intimate settings reserved for residents.
Interior Garden View
The project also extends beyond its residential community, welcoming older adults from the surrounding neighborhood to participate in recreational, educational, and cultural activities. The auditorium serves not only as a venue for performances and annual events, but also as a place for exchanging experiences, hosting lectures, and strengthening connections with the wider community.
Floorplans Level 3 & Level 4
Exterior View from Garden
Floorplans Level 5 & Level 6
Program:
Residential: Private and shared rooms accommodating one or two residents.
Recreation and wellness: Ballroom, gym, swimming pool, aquatic therapy facilities, and yoga spaces.
Education and culture: Library, computer lab, five classrooms, radio station, and auditorium.
Dining and social spaces: Three restaurants and two dining areas, including private and family-oriented spaces.
Healthcare: Five medical offices and a nursery.
Support facilities: Reception, administration, maintenance, and security.
Site Plan
Aerial Site View
