IKEA and Queen of Sweden Adapt Modular BoKlok Housing for The Elderly
- 2019-08-20
- Dezeen
IKEA and Skanska are collaborating with the Queen of Sweden on an offshoot of their modular BoKlok housing that will meet the needs of the elderly and people with dementia.
The project is a response to the country's ageing population and resultant demand for accessible dwellings.
SilviaBo evolved from the Queen of Sweden's ambition to develop a housing model that could help elderly couples live comfortably in their homes for as long as possible, even if one of them was to develop dementia.
Key features of SilviaBo that will differentiate it from BoKlok include wide entrances and flat walkways suitable for wheelchairs, minimal thresholds for elevators and stairwells, automatic door-openers and extra lighting.
It is hoped that this will enable the elderly – specifically those with memory loss – to live independently and at home for as long as possible, and ultimately help the government save money it would otherwise spend on care.