On the surface, the project had a simple mandate to convert administrative offices into a public gathering space for residents, guests and employees of the facility to socialize, relax and interact. However, there were unique design challenges that included designing for an aging population, visibility from the main lobby, a connection to the exterior, and creating an aesthetic that represents the values of the resident community.
With a desire to create a strong connection to the exterior, but due to various tolerances of light and temperature, two contrasting rooms were developed.
The bar room has an expansive sliding glass door that opens 16’ wide, providing a seamless transition onto a wood patio with two large fire bowls. The second room, a cozy lounge, has a large operable window to allow a visual connection with the option of fresh air. Lastly, there are concealed shades and draperies that provide different levels of light transmission.
Completion
2016
Square Footage
1,500
Services
renovation
interior design
furniture consultation
programming
The Golden Years is a family-owned and operated senior living facility that provides Medicare certified skilled nursing care for seniors who need consistent nursing interventions, medical assessment and monitoring, or rehabilitative care.
This new assisted living and memory care community in Brookfield features four smaller homes on its grounds specializing in memory care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
A former retail space was purchased and GROTH Design Group was asked to partner once again with the Senior Activity Center to transform a vacant building into a vital community asset. The new center, Uptown Social, serves as a main activity hub for the community.