Maarit is an experienced, qualified architect with years of experience in high profile and award-winning extra care housing, retirement villages and care homes located throughout the UK. Maarit leads the Senior Living and Care Sector for Arcadis in the United Kingdom and Ireland.Maarit specialises in the front-end architectural design for older people and people with disabilities, creating bespoke and inspiring residential architecture, providing flexibility within the design for the… Show more Maarit is an experienced, qualified architect with years of experience in high profile and award-winning extra care housing, retirement villages and care homes located throughout the UK. Maarit leads the Senior Living and Care Sector for Arcadis in the United Kingdom and Ireland.Maarit specialises in the front-end architectural design for older people and people with disabilities, creating bespoke and inspiring residential architecture, providing flexibility within the design for the changing needs and individuality of the residents, and with a consideration towards their health and well-being. During her career, her designs have achieved several awards for design quality. This expertise has recently been showcased at the Building Better Healthcare Awards 2022, where Heathlands Health & Care Home was shortlisted in the Dementia Design category. Grants Hill House, an independent living development of 67 apartments for Wealden District Council, won the Housing Design Award 2020 in the HAPPI category.Working with some of the largest local authorities, charities, housing associations and private developers in the UK, her knowledge of high-end luxury developments through to cost-conscious social accommodation has provided her with best practice knowledge and innovation in this sector. She has participated in writing several Design Guides for both public and private sector clients, and regularly writes blogs and presents in Housing LIN and NLA events. Show less