French architecture studio Vous Êtes Ici Architectes has recently completed a retirement home in Morangis, on the outskirts of Paris. Offering accessible rates for residents, the development seeks to become a democratic, high-quality facility.

With a Y-shaped plan, the four-storey building features a main public entrance where the two Y strands connect. The north side harbours service, deliveries and the employee’s entrance, while the south façade opens towards a private park. All floors are accessible from the central node, which links all of the building’s functions and patient units.