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According to data from the National Statistical Office, by 2022, Korea will enter a super-aged society, with the population aged 65 or older accounting for more than 20% of the total population. This global aging phenomenon requires deeper consideration of the physical environment along with inevitable social changes. Due to the corona pandemic, the isolation and social distancing of the elderly caused more difficulties in daily life by cutting off human and social relationships. Through this study, we seek to secure basic data to build a physical space that can increase the satisfaction of elderly people's life in their old age, and seek the direction of space creation accordingly. A questionnaire survey was conducted on 44 elderly people aged 65 or older residing in the Busan area. Through this study, the overall satisfaction with old age life was higher in the late elderly (75-85 years old) than in the early elderly (64-74 years old). The quality of life and satisfaction of the elderly were found to have the greatest impact on interpersonal and social relationships. In addition, it was confirmed once again that the basic requirement for creating a physical environment in which the elderly can increase their life satisfaction is interaction with people. Therefore, a physical environment such as a place where the elderly can comfortably interact with people and a space where they can participate in the community should be actively provided.