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Led by Champalimaud Design, a stained glass partition
adds drama to the Apsley's bistro, shown in a rendering
A rendering of the Apsley's lobby, where wood
and stone contrast vibrant upholstery and artwork
Natural light floods the parlor in the
Apsley, shown in a rendering
A rendering of the Apsley's 18th floor terrace, which
offers sweeping views of the Upper West Side
helping guide residents with cognitive
impairments who may forget where they are
headed by encouraging them to continue on
as they pass a small café and living areas to
rest. Illuminated glass boxes stand in for room
numbers on this floor, to be filled with personal
photos and mementos that will ensure each
unit is recognizable and representative.
In the piano lounge, the bar is lowered
to easily accommodate people who use
wheelchairs while barstools were swapped
out in favor of comfortable chairs. To remain
at eye-level, the bartender steps down onto
the sunken floor behind the bar. " Every detail
has been tailored to elevate comfort, safety,
and accessibility for residents, " says MAWD
cofounder Elliot March. " I'm often asked
what luxury means to me, and my reply:
personalization. "
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The Apsley
On Manhattan's Upper West Side,
Champalimaud Design crafted the Apsley. This is
the second luxury property from Sunrise Senior
Living, whose sister location, Sunrise at East
56th, also designed by Champalimaud, opened in
late 2021 on the Upper East Side.
The Apsley offers an opportunity for seniors
to continue living in the city they love while
embracing all that New York has to offer, says
Sunrise Senior Living's COO Pascal Duchauffour.
Through Sunrises' proprietary Live with Purpose
initiative, residents have access to classes,
events, and programming thanks to a variety of
cultural partnerships with institutions including
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MoMA), Lincoln
Center, Juilliard, and the Intrepid Sea, Air &
Space Museum.
To provide the setting for these offerings, the
locally based firm sought to reflect the historic
character of the surrounding neighborhood. " The
Apsley is designed as a celebration of the Upper
West Side lifestyle, " says Champalimaud partner
Winston Kong. The resulting spaces are grand,
filled with natural light and artful accents that
reference nearby landmarks like Lincoln Center
and the Beacon Theatre, lending a playfulness to
the calming mix of colors and natural materials.
That scheme also continues in two model
residences done by local studio frenchCalfornia.
The Apsley was " inspired by the unique feel of
the Upper West Side and infused with creativity
and curiosity, " adds Duchauffour. " It brings brandnew
senior living residences to a sophisticated
audience. " hd
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