Despite the predicted increase in the number of dementia patients, the Dutch government has opted against building any extra nursing facilities in the future. Individuals, families, healthcare institutions, and society as a whole may suffer as a result of persons with dementia remaining in their homes or neighborhoods that are unsuitable for their needs.

Making existing neighborhoods dementia-friendly will result in a safe and inclusive living environment, which is required to accommodate the rising number of dementia patients and avoid future issues. Architectural solutions and small-scale initiatives can help reduce the progression of dementia and enhance the quality of life. Meaningful and supportive settings in neighborhoods or households improve health. Giving people environmental control and fostering strong communal bonds positively impacts their well-being. Implementing these procedures guarantees that the elderly with dementia can live in their own homes for as long as possible.

The deadly COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc throughout the globe. In the past two years, architects had to rethink certain forms of spatial organization to contain the spread of the pandemic. This thesis explores how pandemics and deadly diseases were dealt with and shows the forgotten design principles of the past. To prevent infectious diseases from coming ashore and affecting cities, several institutions were established throughout the Netherlands. Quarantine stations are created as architectural representations of isolation with impenetrable areas at a country entrance. This leads to the main question adressed in this thesis: How were Dutch quarantine stations for humans organized from a geographical and architectural point of view?
This study first looks at the origin of quarantine stations. Furthermore, research is done into the legislation and policy in the Netherlands. This part explains the reason for building Quarantine Stations in the Netherlands. Finally, Quarantine Station Heijplaat and two additional Dutch stations are researched as a case study.