The award-winning development of Pozieres House has delivered a state-of-the-art aged care home that balances contemporary design with a warm, community-focused model of living. Located within the Peninsula Villages community at Umina Beach, the three-storey building accommodates 114 residents, offering both one-bedroom rooms and executive suites, each with a private ensuite and views of landscaped gardens or the surrounding neighbourhood.

From the outset, the project was driven by Peninsula Villages’ vision for a household-style model of care. Smaller communities of up to 14 resident rooms were created within the building, each with their own kitchen, dining, living and alfresco spaces. This design approach encourages connection and independence, allowing residents to live within a familiar, home-like environment, while still enjoying access to the wider amenities and social opportunities of the village.

Delivered under a carefully managed construction program, the works included demolition of existing structures, complex in-ground service coordination within a high-water table zone, and the construction of a modern, durable building that supports both comfort and long-term functionality. The design features multiple landscaped courtyards and architectural voids that draw light deep into the interior, complemented by a façade combining metal cladding, louvres and rendered finishes to create a refined yet welcoming character.