| This thesis explores social aspects of architecture in relation to issues surrounding lifestyles of the elderly and how architecture can address these issues and provide solutions to some problematic areas. It examines the problem of isolation and alienation, which deeply concerns the lifestyle of the elderly.; The site is located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located in an area of the city that provides a maximum level of amenities and activities.; The program of this building includes mixed elderly and public housing, adjacent to the public/commercial sector. Commercial levels accommodate restaurants, pubs and shops, as well as a theatre. The elderly housing is designed to particularly suit those with active lifestyles. The program as a whole is intended as a social condenser in the city.; There are several characteristics that the design uses to enrich its architectural qualities including: inside-outside relationships, urban design considerations, urban massing, building structure, interior spaces, and building materials. |
