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community
located adjacent to the kitchen and the formal
restaurant, The Gilman. The setup creates a hub
of activity throughout the day and responds to
elevated dining standards across the senior living
industry. The pub also provides a dedicated lunch
venue, which creates staff efficiencies, reducing
the need to reset The Gilman, while adding a happy
hour spot to the dinner experience.
An updated aesthetic was created to guide
changes and updates while honoring the campus'
history. " Every design detail was carefully
considered to be warm and inviting and evoke
what we refer to for the project as 'Today's Traditional,' "
says Kelley Hoffman, senior partner
at RDG Planning & Design. This translated into
the use of rust and coral tones to lend warmth to
a neutral color palette and bronze and brushedbrass
metal tones for items like railings and decorative
lighting. Furthermore, furniture selections
leaned toward a traditional style, yet featured
updated and cleaner lines, such as wingback
chairs in the lobby. Classic fabric patterns, such as
tweeds, herringbones and rich leathers, complete
the refined palette.
Lessons learned
The multiphase renovation challenged the team
and demanded a high level of commitment to
reach the finish line. As the community ponders
future phases, lessons learned along the way
serve as guideposts and provide valuable insights
to other organizations embarking on comprehensive
plans to elevate the senior living experience.
" Have a contingency plan for your contingency
plan, " says Gudex. " Remodels are often
prone to changes that no one can expect and the
problem-solving can take time. "
In addition to the time it takes to address
unexpected issues, remodels on historic campuses
require more time for approvals, which adds
steps to the project process.
Keeping residents informed and engaged goes
a long way to boosting morale when dealing
with the inconvenience of living amid a remodel.
During the Eastcastle project, leadership met
regularly with residents and the contractor invited
residents to " coffee and donut update hours. "
Windows in construction walls allowed residents
and staff to take peeks at progress, as well.
Additionally, consistent communication and
thorough documentation help keep team members
on the same page with short-term and longterm
goals and how decisions and selections relate
to both as the project progresses. " Patience
and flexibility are important throughout this
process, " says Gudex.
John Cronin, AIA, is senior design architect at
AG Architecture (Wauwatosa, Wis.) and can be
reached at jjcron@agarch.com. Hailey Schwobe,
AIA, is senior associate at AG Architecture and can
be reached at hschwobe@agarch.com.
SPOTLIGHT ON
EFA CONFERENCE
For more on this topic, find the authors speaking
with a panel in the session " 138 Years and Counting-
How a Historic Campus Maintains Distinction " at the
2024 EFA Conference + Expo, April 13-16 in Atlanta.
For more details, visit environmentsforaging.com.
ADVERTISERS' INDEX
CAROLINA .......................................................................................................................1
CENTER FOR HEALTH DESIGN ............................................................................. 16
CONVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES DESIGN ......................................................... 33
EFA CONFERENCE + EXPO ...................................................................................C3
FABRICUT CONTRACT............................................................................................. 11
H CONTRACT FURNITURE ....................................................................................C4
HCD CONFERENCE + EXPO ................................................................................. 54
INTELLIHOT ....................................................................................................................5
KENYON INTERNATIONAL .......................................................................................4
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KWALU ..........................................................................................................................C2
LEFTBANKART ..............................................................................................................6
MANNINGTON COMMERCIAL ...............................................................................2
PATCRAFT .................................................................................................................... 13
RDL ARCHITECTS ...................................................................................................... 12
SAGE ..................................................................................................................................8
SENIORLIVINGPOINT .............................................................................................. 27
SLDM ............................................................................................................................. 31
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