The hit television series “Mad Men” now has wrapped its final season, but its influence on design is far from over. The show’s meticulous sets brought mid-century modern design back into fashion—but does that mean senior housing should start installing Eames chairs? Whether a provider goes “Mad Men” or adopts a different aesthetic, it’s more important than […]
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Whether it’s finding creative ways of incorporating new technology or making the most of limited space and a tight budget, it’s more important than ever for communities to be on the cutting edge of design. Gain insight from award-winning experts into the latest trends in architecture and design in this ongoing Q&A series from Kwalu, the […]
In an evolving, competitive senior housing market, business-as-usual isn’t going to cut it. Innovative senior living projects are moving the industry forward, and some of the architecture and design leaders behind these communities are sharing insights in this ongoing Q&A series from Kwalu, the exclusive sponsor of the 2015 Senior Housing News Design & Architecture Awards. SHN recently […]
It’s more important than ever for communities to be on the cutting edge of design. Gain insight from award-winning experts on the latest trends in architecture and design in this ongoing Q&A series brought to you by Kwalu, the exclusive sponsor of the 2015 Senior Housing News Design & Architecture Awards. SHN recently talked to Raymond Yancey, […]
It’s more important than ever for communities to be on the cutting edge of design. Gain insight from award-winning experts on the latest trends in architecture and design in this ongoing Q&A series brought to you by Kwalu, the exclusive sponsor of the 2015 Senior Housing News Design & Architecture Awards. SHN recently spoke with Gregory […]
From adding sub-acute capacity to converting campuses to win over younger retirees, many senior housing providers are turning to innovative design in order to compete in today’s market. Gain insight into these and other trends in architecture and design in this Q&A series leading up to the 2015 Senior Housing News Design & Architecture Awards, […]
It’s more important than ever for communities to be on the cutting edge of design. Gain insight from award-winning experts on the latest trends in architecture and design in this Q&A series leading up to the 2015 Senior Housing News Design & Architecture Awards exclusively sponsored by Kwalu. SHN recently spoke with Kevin Madalinski, senior project manager for Hoffman Planning, […]
They’re back! It’s that time of year again and SHN is pleased to announce the 2015 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, kicking off this week. This highly-anticipated awards event returns for the third year running to recognize cutting-edge design, excellence, and quality in senior living for 2015. Last year brought attention to a […]
Providing senior care services in the same area for over a century merits a certain reputation. It also warrants the entire rebirth of an organization, from the services provided to the physical campus itself. Such was the undertaking of Lutheran Life Communities, an Illinois-based not-for-profit senior housing provider whose repositioning of all the skilled care […]
Nobody knows the ebbs and flows of the economy like Eugene, Oregon-based Waterford Grand. Looking at the community today — with its elegant finishes, upscale amenities and a fresh design perspective — you may not know it has been more than seven years in the making. While the economic downturn forced Waterford Grand’s development team […]