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DESIGN SHOWCASEDESIGN SHOWCASE
ASSISTED LIVING/SKILLED NURSING/MEMORY CARE
The Forest at Duke Small House Durham, N.C.
Submitted by: Perkins Eastman Charlotte, N.C.
The Forest at Duke Small House in Durham,
N.C., ensures social well-being through interconnected
households and shared amenities,
economic viability through an in-demand model
and individualized approach to care, and environmental
sustainability though a decreased
footprint, passive design, careful consideration of
landscape, and a strong commitment to healthy
and sustainable materials.
Perkins Eastman drew design inspiration for
the project from the structure and composition of
a tree-a prominent attribute of the forested site.
The basic components of the roots, core, and
canopy are manifested in the building's structure,
materiality and color, fenestration, and program
organization, and provide a holistic vision.
The Small House model of care, adapted to
a unique vertical arrangement of ten-person
households stacked across fi ve fl oors, promotes
a sense of oneness and unity. The interconnected
layout of the building and shared amenities
improves the social fabric of the larger Forest
at Duke community. Economically, the design
enhances operational effi ciency and provides
long-term cost savings through passive design,
sustainable practices, and energy-effi cient features.
Environmentally, the integration of biophilic
design, daylighting, and sustainable materials
reduces energy consumption, minimizes the
environmental impact, and demonstrates a commitment
to environmental stewardship.
The central location of the Small House community
between the cottage residences and
the future independent living building acts as
a nexus, fostering cross-generational interactions
among residents, visitors, and staff . The
project prioritizes person-centered care, allowing
residents and staff to engage in activities that
enhance physical, mental, and social well-being.
PROJECT CATEGORY:
New construction
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR:
Anita L Holt, MPH, president
and CEO
FIRM:
Perkins Eastman,
perkinseastman.com
DESIGN TEAM:
Perkins Eastman
(architecture and
interior design); Stewart
Engineering (structural,
landscape and civil
engineering); Optima
Engineering (MEP
engineering); Softrim LLC
(low voltage engineering);
Whiting-Turner Contracting
Company (construction
management); Nema Inc.
(owner's representative)
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Andrew Rugge, © Perkins
Eastman
NUMBER/TYPE OF HOUSING
UNITS:
30 assisted living, 60 skilled
nursing (memory care
inclusive)
TOTAL BUILDING AREA
(SQ. FT.):
109,655
CONSTRUCTION COST/
SQ. FT.:
$365
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
(EXCLUDING LAND):
$40 million
COMPLETED:
April 2023
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