Extra Care design specification
For those of us involved in the delivery of Extra Care housing what is the viewpoint of the provision of windows from a kitchen area looking out onto a corridor?
Welcomed or not?
This provision invariably gives anyone passing in a corridor full view into an apartment through the kitchen area into the lounge unless it is shrouded by curtains, blinds etc
My views - based on different discussions.
The principle carries over from looking out onto the street - but the proximity IS closer.
- In general, it does give a greater sense of being part of community, looking out onto the world as people pass by, etc.
- It can give tell-tale signs for people to check-in (e.g. NN hasn't opened his/her blinds this morning)
- If privacy is preferred, then blinds, etc can be used in the day as well as in the evenings.
Privacy is a very personal matter - but the window gives choice, and does not mandate isolation.