RE N OVATION S
Transforming
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Ready to renovate? Let’s reimagine your community, together.
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6 Arbor Terrace Roseland Case Study: Refresh 14 The Virginian Case Study: Reposition 22 The Residences at Plainview Case Study: Adaptive Reuse 28
Atria Center City
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We Are Renovation Ready. There are many of ways to improve the spaces that residents and staff use everyday. Wear and tear is the number one reason providers need to make upgrades or changes, but there are other creative ways to make old, new. Renovation projects come in all shapes and sizes. Meyer focuses on three categories of renovations: refresh, repositioning and adaptive reuse. Each with its own challenges and opportunities to improve the resident experience. From small touch-ups to large, multi-phased renovations, Meyer’s Senior Living Studio team works with providers to bring their imaginations to reality with cost effective and efficient design solutions.
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“Senior living owners and operators that take on improvements to their communities will see an uptick in occupancy, a boost in resident and staff morale and most importantly, an increase in the value of their asset.” — National Investment Center
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RE F R E S H
A R B O R TE R R AC E R O S E L A N D
Sometimes, less is more. Simple changes like fresh paint, new carpet, energy efficient lighting and upgraded decorative finishes can drastically change the look and feel of a senior living community. We will review and establish your priorities together, with a cost-first mindset, giving your community a space that feels like home. V I E W C A S E S T U DY
RE POS ITI ON I NG
TH E V I R G I N I A N
Let’s take your community to the next level. Repositioning your asset can not only improve the look and feel of your entire space, but lead to increases in occupancy and market value. Our team takes a comprehensive look at what’s working and what’s not working. We know how to evaluate then execute with attention to detail in each and every phase. V I E W C A S E S T U DY
A DA P TIVE RE US E
TH E R E S I D E N C E S AT P L A I N V I E W
Adaptive Reuse projects can be an effective strategy for optimizing the operational and commercial performance of a built asset. Certain building types can be attractive alternatives to new construction. Meyer knows how take a building and transform it into something that wasn’t its original intent. V I E W C A S E S T U DY
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Case Study | Refresh
A R BO R TE R R AC E ROS E L A N D Arbor Terrace Roseland wanted to update and freshen select amenity areas within the building including the memory care neighborhood on the 3rd floor. Meyer was engaged to design an open and flexible memory care dining room that included new lighting, furniture, cabinetry, countertops, paint, moulding and window treatments. Other areas within the memory care neighborhood received refresh updates to the activity room, active lounge and passive lounge. Additional renovated amenity areas within the building included the art room, discovery room and a completely overhauled main dining room with new lighting, furniture, carpet, paint, moulding, and window treatments.
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The Arbor Company
Operator
The Arbor Company
Location
Roseland, NJ
Size
20,000 SF
Services
Interior Design, FF+E, Visualization
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Case Study | Reposition
TH E V I RG I N I A N Meyer is currently working with Focus Healthcare Partners on renovating and reprogramming the Virginian Retirement Community in Fairfax, VA. The community is one large building, five-stories above ground and two-stories partially below grade. There are 316 units broken into 134 Independent Living (IL) units, 117 Assisted Living (AL) units, 11 Memory Care (MC) units and 54 Skilled Nursing (SN) units within the building. Meyer worked with the owner to reinvent each space with the building with new layouts and amenities based on market demand and the needs of seniors. The intent for the finished product is to have a Class A community that attracts residents due to the amenities offered and aesthetic beauty of the spaces.
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Focus Healthcare Partners
Operator
LCS
Location
Fairfax, VA
Size
300,000 SF | 316 Units
Services
Interior Design, FF+E, Visualization
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Case Study | Adaptive Reuse TH E R E S I D E N C E S AT PL A I N V I E W The Residences is the answer for baby boomers looking for more than just a place to live. Studio, one-bedroom and twobedroom apartments all have full kitchens and a host of amenities reminiscent of a luxury hotel. In fact, this property was once a Marriott Residence Inn that has been fully renovated as an independent living community for seniors. The community offers three restaurant-style meals a day in a beautiful dining room with access to an outdoor patio. The wow factor to the community is the two-story lobby with a full height fireplace and ample seating with open access to the bistro and sports bar. It has indoor and outdoor swimming pools with lockerroom facilities, sauna, gym, movie theater, art studio, salon and barber shop and exquisitely furnished living and common areas. Client
Capitol Seniors Housing
Operator
Chelsea Senior Living
Location
Plainview, NY
Size
145,000 SF | 116 Units
Services
Architecture Interior Design FF+E Visualization
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2018 EFA Renovation/Remodel Competition — Bronze
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ATR I A C E N TE R C IT Y P H I L A D E L P H I A , PA Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Atria Center City offers the best of both worlds for older adults: a lively downtown residence with the comforts of home. Atria Center City provides with independent living, assisted living and memory care (life guidance) options. Interior renovations included a new lobby, pub, dining room, theater, beauty salon, wellness suite, fitness room, library, and upgraded roof deck.
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Atria Senior Living
Type
Renovation
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Size
171,000 SF
Services
Architecture Interior Design FF+E
In addition, a new 16-unit/23-bed life guidance neighborhood was implemented with a solarium, a country kitchen, dining room, activity room, lounge and library. Meyer worked with the construction manager and owner on a multi-phased renovation plan to maintain occupancy with minimal disruption to residents.
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Brandywine Living’s Haddonfield facility, situated on a quaint residential street in the heart of Haddonfield, was comprised of the 1865 historic E. Hodgson Home with a 9,880 SF addition built in 1953 to house its senior residents. Brandywine Living wanted to renovate the facility by restoring the E. Hodgson Home back to its original condition and renovate the antiquated addition into a modern senior assisted living residence.
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Brandywine Living
Operator
Brandywine Living
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Haddonfield, NJ
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Services
Architecture Interior Design Master Planning
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The community we have rebuilt here is just amazing, and we are privileged to give seniors in the surrounding area the option to live a fabulous lifestyle while getting the best care possible.” — Brenda Bacon, CEO and President Brandywine Living
2015 Argentum (formerly ALFA) Senior Living by Design Award
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A R B O R TE R R AC E W I LLI S TOW N W I L L I S TO W N , N J Meyer helped bring Arbor Terrace Willistown back to one
Client
The Arbor Company
of the premier Chester County, Pennsylvania assisted living
Operator
The Arbor Company
Location
Willistown, PA
Size
79,000 SF | 86 Units
Services
Interior Design FF+E
and memory care communities by reimagining its public spaces and memory care neighborhood. Meyer provided a comprehensive evaluation to the operator by analyzing the community through specific design elements such as priorities, efficiencies, marketing, operations and enhancing the resident experience. After the evaluation report and recommendations provided by Meyer, Arbor Terrace Willistown underwent a simple and attractive renovation to bring back its lively community lifestyle. CORRIDOR
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ATR I A DA R I E N DA R I E N , C T Located in “Connecticut’s Gold Coast”, where a simplified way of life is the style, the Atria Darien facility provides its residents with independent living and assisted living options. A walking path connects residents to Stony Brook Park just next door, while a short walk gives residents access to downtown Darien. In order to better accommodate its residents and staff, a renovation was necessary to upgrade the facility to offer residents better services and amenities.
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Atria Senior Living
Operator
Atria Senior Living
Location
Darien, CT
Size
77,000 SF
Services
Interior Design FF+E
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ATR I A LY N B R O O K LY N B R O O K , N Y Atria Lynbrook provids seniors with an engaging lifestyle that reflects their position as an industry-leading senior living provider. Residents enjoy the comfort of Long Island senior living and the excitement of nearby New York City. Meyer not only provided a design that updates and refreshes the interior envi-
Client
Atria Senior Living
Type
Atria Senior Living
Location
Lynbrook, NY
Size
45,000 SF
Services
Interior Design FF+E Visualization
ronment, but programmatically shifted Atria’s common, dining, wellness and activity areas to increase efficiency and the resident experience. In addition, a new memory care (Life Guidance) neighborhood that provides innovative, specialized care in a comfortable, separate and secure setting.
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Acquired in 2013 by Capitol Seniors Housing (CSH), Arbor Terrace Herndon is an 80-unit, age-restricted Independent Living (IL) community in the suburbs on Washington, DC. The community engaged Meyer to provide a fresh look and color palette that would be appealing to local residents. The existing lobby and living room were completely
Client
Capitol Seniors Housing
Operator
The Arbor Company
Location
Herndon, VA
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81,000 SF | 96 Units
renovated with new flooring, carpet, paint, lighting, artwork, accessories and furniture. A new bistro was installed adjacent to the renovated main dining room on the first floor. On the upper floors, the billiards room,
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Interior Design FF+E Visualization
game room, salon, art room and pocket lounge were also refreshed with new lighting, flooring, carpet, paint, artwork, accessories and furniture.
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ATR I A W I LLOW W O O D F O R T L AU D E R DA L E , F L Atria Senior Living recently took over an outdated and under preforming senior living community in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The 300-unit community needed a major interior refresh and minor outdoor renovations to the existing Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care buildings. Major areas identified for improvements include: corridors, elevators and elevator lobbies, main lobby, main dining room, commercial kitchen, administrative offices, multi-purpose room, discovery room, private dining room, beauty salon, chapel, resident laundry room, commercial laundry room, wellness suite, staff lounge, enhanced/AL dining room, butler’s pantry, AL activity area, AL lounge, AL med room, and restrooms. New spaces include: theater, art room, library, card room, physical therapy, and fitness area.
Client
Atria Senior Living
Operator
Atria Senior Living
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Services
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340,000 SF | 300 Units
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Architecture Interior Design FF+E Visualization
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LE A D E R S H I P TE A M
Dan King, AIA, NCARB Principal - Architecture As Meyer’s Principal of Senior Living Architecture, Dan is a nationally recognized expert in the senior living, active adult and multi-family industries. He and his team regularly speak at and attend conferences and seminars nationwide that are focused on senior living design. Dan grew Meyer’s Senior Living Studio from a small niche team to a current team of 30 professionals. His passion for architecture combined with his compassion for others carries him bi-annually overseas to perform pro-bono architectural work in underdeveloped countries.
George T. Wilson, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Principal George has been Managing Principal of Meyer Architects since its inception in 1987. George has been on the forefront of the evolution of residential and housing design, including the change of demographics, the rise of memory care needs in senior living, and the growing impacts of technology. George is a founding member of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council and has been instrumental in helping clients attain LEED certifications for new communities.
Matt Wittemann, CPSM Director of Client Services Matt manages the growing business of our Senior Living Studio and focuses on developing and maintaining relationships with clients and our trusted business partners. As a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), Matt has developed a reputation as a leader in marketing and business development. Matt is a member of the national Urban Land Institute (ULI) Lifestyle Residential Development Council, focused exclusively on active adult communities.
Michele Segre, LEED AP FF+E Manager Michele leads the FF+E process from design concept through implementation. With her detailed and organized nature, Michele turns furniture procurement complexities into a streamlined process. Michele’s furniture career is built by years of strong industry relationships in the senior living, corporate, healthcare and hospitality sectors.
Allie Thompson Interior Design Project Manager Allie’s passion for sustainable, fresh and modern materials and finishes keeps her at the forefront of design products for senior living. Her passion and steady approach is the basis for successful collaboration with her team and her clients. As Project Manager, Allie uses her organizational skills, high-caliber design eye and knowledge of the senior living industry to produce award-winning senior living projects. Allie knows what attracts residents initially, but even more importantly, she knows how to create the type of environments where residents socialize together, interact with staff and ulitmately stay healthy and live longer.
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Shannon Remaley, NCIDQ, LEED GA, WELL AP Principal - Interior Design Shannon leads the strategic direction and vision for the Interiors and FF&E group in Meyer’s nationally recognized Senior Living Studio. Her ability and passion to design, implement and manage complex new construction and renovation projects, has earned her and her team repeat client relationships with developers, operators, wealth managers and investors. Shannon is an active member of Environments for Aging and LeadingAge, is NCIDQ-certified and a LEED Green Associate as well as a WELL accredited professional. Shannon speaks at national conferences on senior living design and contributes to industry publications. Mark Kuberski, RA, NCARB, WELL AP Architectural Project Manager Mark’s expertise in the land development process is critical to turning pipeline projects into real communities. Our clients turn to him as they scout sites due to his abilities to conceptualize and sketch the most viable uses for land. Mark is a key leader on our for-profit team and leads multiple delivery teams throughout our 3D design process. Mark continues to be a judge for the Argentum Design Awards and is the President-elect for the Lower Providence Township Planning Board. Mark recently obtained his WELL Building accreditation.
Timothy Wanaselja, RA, NCARB Architectural Project Manager Tim’s powerful listening and observational skills are the driving force behind his success on projects and with clients. His ability to break down the complexities of a project allows him to systematically address even the smallest project details. Tim leads our not-for-profit and master planning teams and is active within LeadingAge Pennsylvania.
Paul Butala, Jr. Architectural Project Manager Paul is a key leader on our for-profit team with a specialization in independent living, active adult and multi-family. Paul has honed his strong leadership and communication skills both in the industry and in his personal life as an athlete and coach. As a Project Manager, Paul applies keen organizational skills to every project and values commitment, dedication, and loyalty. Paul is a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 55+ Housing Industry Council and the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Philadelphia. Joe Bongartz, RA Architectural Project Manager Joe is an experienced architect with a focus on senior apartments, independent living, assisted living, and memory care for both our for-profit developer/operator clients and not-for-profit communities. Joe is at the forefront of BIM technology and is constantly evolving our 3D capabilities for clients. As a Project Manager, Joe has been deeply involved in both design and documentation of many of our new construction projects. His client-centric approach rewards him with repeat accounts and successful projects.
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