Interpreting spatial layouts of nursing homes based on partitioning theory

With the aging world and improvement of people’s living standards, quality elderly life is gaining more attention. The nursing home an important carrier for elderly, reasonable layout its spaces can provide a better wayfinding experience residents. Based on survey 168 Japanese homes, we found that some spatial layouts are widely used in design homes than others. intention this paper to attempt explore characteristics these within theoretical framework space syntax. expectation discover certain principles followed when arranged, seeking contribute understanding morphology. Setting out from models established by partitioning theory research, examines impacts different numbers corridors, corridor combinations, distribution their subjects. result shows designers will consider combination influencing factors designing home. In terms number which facilitates residents’ adopt plans, but distribution, plan focused balanced design. Finally, analyses using syntax method based experience. It suggests with new way thinking about architectural space.