Finnøy Nursing Home

For many residents, the nursing home is the last place they will live. That made it essential to create surroundings that feel warm, safe, and personal, without the sterile institutional character. The interiors of both the new building and the renovated structures have been designed to provide a sense of belonging and familiarity. Tactile materials, muted colors, and reused furniture give the rooms character and soul. A variety of textiles and decorative objects contribute to an environment that feels genuine and alive, leaving space for personal touches and identity.

A pilot project in reuse

Reuse has been a central focus of the project. Stavanger Municipality and LINK Arkitektur’s sustainability team carried out a survey of opportunities that resulted in as much as 50% of the loose furnishings being reused. Furniture and objects were collected from different sources, refurbished, and adapted to the overall material and color palette. The result is a beautiful and varied interior concept that combines function and aesthetics, and above all, helps create a home – not an institution.

Social spaces that foster community

The new building houses 20 resident rooms, a day center, fitness room, spa, hair salon, podiatry services, café, changing rooms, and administration. On each floor, the living room functions as the heart – a social gathering place for meals, conversations, and activities. The café is the building’s social hub: a modern and welcoming place for residents, staff, and visitors alike. Concerts, lectures, and film screenings are held here, and the open layout creates a natural flow between the day center and common areas.

Outdoor areas that invite presence

The outdoor spaces have been upgraded with the same care as the interiors. The sensory garden and recreational areas provide opportunities for both rest and activity, with universal design making them accessible to everyone. With dry stone walls, water features, flowers, trees, and rain gardens, the outdoor areas are vibrant and diverse. The sensory garden is particularly important for residents with dementia, offering a safe looped path and sensory experiences that follow the rhythm of the seasons. It contributes to improved mental and physical health through close contact with nature.

Inspiring and homelike

A beautiful work environment enhances staff well-being, which in turn improves the care provided to residents. When both residents and staff experience the place as inspiring and homelike, a shared space for well-being and community is created.

Finnøy Nursing and Care Center is a place that makes everyday life better for residents, employees, and visitors. The project demonstrates how architecture can provide quality of life, community, and dignity – in surroundings that truly feel like home.