WE Architecture has, in collaboration with GPP, Rambøll and SLA created a safe, comfortable nursing home in which to provide care to the future senior residents of the Esbjerg Municipality. Krebsestien is part of a new elderly-friendly neighborhood that offers a social environment. The concept of Krebsestien is established in support of a de-institutionalised retirement home environment, giving residents the comfortable feeling of living within their own home, yet receiving the care that they need within the town.

The design was rooted in the key ambitions of allowing residents to experience nature in their everyday lives and creating a heart where residents can come together socially, to create a meaningful sense of community.

The town is designed as a car free area, where residents can move around safely. A dementia home is located in the center of the town surrounded by small green areas and senior homes. The dementia home houses a mall section consisting of stores, cafes and a gym, which will function as the town’s main center and invite all residents in. Each building has a common room covered with glass façades. The common rooms are all placed with a view of Fredskoven.