Spring ‘21 - Senior Living
Our team was awarded Design Excellence for this Project
CITY OF SHORT WALKS - located in N.Scottsdale, is a safe haven planned to be developed for elders and their families in order to improve intergenerational communication. Using a holistic approach, the units aim to become accessible locations for programs that promote wellbeing. Green is utilized to provide vitality to the landscape, make the structure stand out (wayfinding), and create a sense of biophilia. Outdoor areas are developed with natural materials to boost their health and welfare in order to overcome some of the common rigors of aging. The outdoor areas foster a sense of community among inhabitants and promote an active lifestyle.
Conceptual Board
Designing outdoor spaces with natural materials and patterns is a way to enhance their activities while improving their health and wellbeing to combat some of the typical rigors of age.
The nearby senior living complex and communal amenities across the site develop the notion of community and can assist alleviate loneliness concerns among our elderly.
Community Cafeteria
As a communal amenity for the neighborhood, a kitchen/cafeteria was created near the pool area. This space enables members of the community to organize small-scale events, outdoor gatherings, or even pick up daily meals for themselves. A modest commercial kitchen is included in the design.
FLOOR PLAN
SECTION 1
1 Bedroom Units
CLUSTER PLAN
SECTION 2
FLOOR PLAN
SECTION 1
2 Bedroom Units
CLUSTER PLAN
SECTION 2
1 BED UNIT : LIVING ROOM AND LIBRARY
1 BED UNIT : LIVING ROOM AND COURTYARD
1 BED UNIT : BEDROOM
1 BED UNIT : BEDROOM AND STUDY AREA
2 BED UNIT : LIVING ROOM + DINING + ENTRANCE
2 BED UNIT : DINING ROOM
2 BED UNIT : KITCHEN
2 BED UNIT : ENTRANCE