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The elegant main entry lobby is a double-height
space designed with a Northwest aesthetic,
including natural materials and a fireplace.
rate. " Folks either want independent living or the
full assisted living options, " he says, adding that
the community is making plans to either turn
them into fully licensed assisted living units or
renovate them as larger, independent units. " We
often experiment in our new communities, and
while the overall community is almost full and
has been a resounding success, this one small
part did not turn out as we anticipated. "
The Springs at Lake Oswego is also the
first of The Springs Living's 18 communities to
offer medical services via a dedicated clinical
care team at the community. Greenfield Health
provides its member-based services via a
clinic area that comprises a reception area
and exam room adjacent to the community's
fitness center and first-floor spa. " The next
generation of residents doesn't want to spend
precious time driving to doctor appointments
and sitting in waiting rooms. They want to
be living every moment, " Stubblefield says.
" It only makes sense to provide appropriate
levels of healthcare support to meet both of
these trends. "
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Modern style
When it came time to develop the building's
overall aesthetic, the project team chose a
Sullivanesque style, which is based on the
work of Louis Sullivan (a mentor of Frank
Lloyd Wright and an influential figure in the
Prairie School movement). They then married
it with The Springs Living's signature
Northwest-inspired approach that integrates
a modern feel with the casualness of the
outdoors. " Basically, it's sophistication meets
nature, " Stubblefield says.
For example, LRS chose brick masonry for
the building's base-a material, Yancy says, that
reflects Sullivan's style while also tying in with a
nearby office campus. To enhance the residential
feel and reduce the visual scale of the community,
LRS specified vertical bay windows,
recessed decks, and a lot of glazing. All of these
elements " brought a modern and sophisticated
look, but it was also a style that [local] people
could see themselves living in, " Yancey says.
Each building's interior courtyards provide
a resident-centered space that helps bring
views to the outdoors and natural light deep
into the building, adds Warnock. " Glazing the
building's exterior and also the interior courtyard
side of the building, we can pull daylight
all the way through the entire structure of the
building, " she says.
For the interiors, the project team sought
a contemporary take on the Northwest to
create an ambience that locals are used to,
Warnock says. The approach incorporates
materials such as warm walnut woods and
natural stone to create calming and soothing
spaces. Results include wallcoverings
with nature patterns, floral-themed carpets,
timbered wood, and a natural rock wall
juxtaposed by an undulating smooth walnut
vertical element in the lobby.
Maximizing connections
A particularly unique element of The Springs at
Lake Oswego is its more than 40,000 square
feet of secure, private outdoor amenity and
landscaped space, including the two internal
courtyards and expansive roof terrace.
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