Heijmans : A pleasant place to live, now and later on

When Marloes joined Heijmans a year ago, she knew she wanted to make a difference to the changing demand for suitable homes. Especially for the growing group of seniors over the age of 55. Marloes: 'That group of people often buys a new home one more time, for instance when their children move out. They are a full of life, still working, travelling the world and very active.'

'A home with modifications which they might not need until in twenty years' time does not fit into this picture at all. Still, we do want to live at home for as long as possible, which has also become a necessity due to this government policy. This way, we came up with a residential concept that answers the question: How can you age healthily in your own home? OnbezogdWonen was the result.'

The first homes according to this concept will be built in Uden. At first sight, it is a regular patio home with a garden of a manageable size. 'The homes owe their adaptive capacity to both the layout as well as the technology. The connections are made in an instant, so you can choose to have your bed- and bathroom built upstairs, but they can also be fitted on the ground floor.

With the possibility of replacing your bath with a walk-in shower and doors that are wide enough for a wheelchair, should you suddenly break your hip. Furthermore, there is extra room which you can divide up any way you like, for instance into a guest or hobby room', Marloes explains.