Redefining retirement living at
Cardinal Freeman Retirement Village

The challenge

Cardinal Freeman Retirement Village sought to redevelop an historic site in Sydney’s inner west, transforming it from low-cost affordable housing into a highly desirable place for older Australians to call home. Called The Residences at Cardinal Freeman, the project drew inspiration from ‘aging in place’ — where the focus is on enabling people to live in the residence of their choice for as long as they are able.  

As well as a carefully considered design to realise this goal, the project needed to address topography constraints and enable access from all street frontages.  

The approach

Inclusive Places was brought in to assess the existing aged care facility and make recommendations on how to enable accessibility for residents with a wide range of mobility and medical needs.   

We sought a solution that would work in harmony with the existing building, while making it easier and safer for residents to move around the village every day.