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Meyer’s Living Studio is a specialized, client-driven and culture-based firm comprised of experienced and dedicated design professionals focused on the Senior Living, Active Adult and Multi-Family markets.
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Visualization Branding & Signage Community Approvals
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Master Planning Through our expertise in these sectors, we understand the growing needs of residents, families and staff. A
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warm and inviting design, often allows residents to maintain a higher quality of life, encourages engagement and builds a vibrant community lifestyle. Alongside our clients, we work collaboratively in an open and transparent process providing intimate customer service through engaging project management, unwavering responsiveness, and an ability to quickly solve problems. Our team crafts each space, inside and out, that
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A R B O R TE R R AC E M O R R I S P L A I N S MORRIS PLAINS, NJ
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his is by far the best assisted living facility we’ve T ever developed within the state of New Jersey.” — Joe McElwee, Principal Development, Capitol Seniors Housing
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A R B O R TE R R AC E M O R R I S P L A I N S MORRIS PLAINS, NJ
Arbor Terrace Morris Plains offers 85 assisted living and
Client
Capitol Seniors Housing
memory care units with a craftsman-style design inspired from
Type
New Community
Operator
The Arbor Company
SF building. Meyer laid out an efficient and creative floorplate
Location
Morris Plains, NJ
that allows the building to function holistically as a community.
Size
69,000 SF | 85 Units
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the local community. Site constraints presented a challenge with only three and a half acres to fit the three-story, 69,000
Residents are welcomed with a large entry canopy into a double-height lobby with a monumental staircase. Ground floor amenities are situated towards the front of the building to maximize natural light and outdoor views.
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AT R I A N O R W O O D N O R W O O D, N J
Located in a quaint borough in northeast Bergen
Client
Capitol Seniors Housing
County, NJ is a new 65,000 SF, 80-unit senior living
Type
New Community
Operator
Atria Senior Living
options that are customized to each resident’s
Location
Norwood, NJ
needs. As you enter the community, residents are
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65,000 SF | 80 Units
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community designed to provide a lifestyle of choice, with industry-leading quality standards and amenity
welcomed by a two-story lobby with vaulted ceilings and spacious common areas bathed in natural light. Amenities include a salon and spa, fitness center, theater, sports lounge and library.
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S O L A N A D OY LE S TOW N D OY L E S TOW N , PA
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his community is set on eight acres in historic T Bucks County, PA. Design elements were drawn from the nearby Michener Art Museum, Fonthill Castle and Mercer Museum.” — Dan King, Principal, Meyer
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S O L A N A D OY LE S TOW N D OY L E S TOW N , PA
Shelbourne Healthcare Development Group selected the
Client
Formation Shelbourne
Doylestown site due to its close proximity to local suburban
Type
New Community
Operator
Atria Senior Living
residential feeling for residents. Designed to fit with the
Location
Doylestown, PA
local vernacular, the site contains beautiful outdoor amenity
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80,000 SF | 98 Units
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amenities and shopping. The facility is designed with highend finishes and furniture throughout to create a homelike,
spaces, a courtyard, walking paths and a fire pit.
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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
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2018 EFA Renovation/Remodel Competition — Bronze
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AT R 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
Client
Atria Senior Living
offers the best of both worlds for older adults: a lively
Type
Renovation
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Size
171,000 SF
Services
Architecture Interior Design FF&E
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. 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 multiphased renovation plan to maintain occupancy with minimal disruption to residents.
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B R A N DY W I N E LI V I N G H A D D O N F I E LD H A D D O N F I E L D, N J
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.
Client
Brandywine Living
Type
Renovation + Adaptive Reuse
Location
Haddonfield, NJ
Size
51,000 SF | 52 Units
Services
Architecture Master Planning
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he community we have rebuilt here is just T 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 T E R R AC E M O U N TA I N S I D E M O U N TA I N S I D E , N J
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Arbor Terrace Mountainside is a hidden treasure and this is one more gem.”
— Paul Mirabelli, Mayor Mountainside, NJ
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Arbor Terrace Mountainside is an assisted living
Client
Capitol Seniors Housing
and memory care community offering 79 upscale
Type
New Community
Operator
The Arbor Company
Location
Mountainside, NJ
Size
72,000 SF | 79 Units
Services
Architecture Interior Design Master Planning Sustainability Visualization FF+E
residential suites. On the exterior, a Second Empire architectural-style style was selected to work with the 35-foot height restrictions, including its notable entrance tower element and mansard roof. The interior of the community features fresh and inviting tones with beautiful artwork of local scenery and historical images. The ‘wow’ space in the community is the Whiskey Tavern, located on the third floor under the entrance tower, this old world-style bar has large open tray ceilings with heavy wood timber trusses and a variety of seating options.
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H A R M O N Y AT M O R G A N TOW N M O R G A N TO W N , W V
Situated along the rolling hills of West Virginia, Harmony at Morgantown is a new, 175-unit senior living community where residents will enjoy the comforts of home, with the care of professionals and the energy life offers. Meyer’s architecture is drawn from the nearby hillside farmsteads and Monongahela river mills with an organic exterior palette filled with natural elements of stone and wood. The large wood truss porto-cohere and dormers give the four-story building its warm and cozy mountain lodge impression.
Client
Smith/Packett
Type
New Community
Operator
Harmony Senior Services
Location
Morgantown, WV
Size
172,000 SF | 175 Units
Services
Architecture Visualization
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Harmony at Morgantown brings a lot to the Morgantown area. We have a few goals. Number one, provide the best quality of care. Number two, provide the best customer service, and to give back to the community in which we live.” — Tia Hovatter, Executive Director Harmony at Morgantown
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A LLE G R O AT PA R K L A N D PA R K L A N D, F L
Allegro’s 13th Florida location in Parkland is an elegant and
Client
Allegro Senior Living
amenity-laden 187,000 SF senior living community that will
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New Community
Location
Parkland, FL
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187,000 SF | 175 Units
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add to Allegro’s award-winning properties and distinctive services with 175 Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments. As Architect of Record, Meyer’s beautifully crafted design fits the local aesthetic of Spanishstyle, Floridian architecture, and complements Allegro’s luxury rental senior living model.
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We scoured the country and pulled everything in here from various buildings around the world. The focus here is not to have some of the mass amount of overhead, but to have the same amenities and provide an incredible user experience.” — John Westrum, Chairman and CEO Westrum Development Company
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Luxor is a highly amenitized, technologically advanced,
Client
Westrum Development
and socially integrated apartment community located
Type
New Community
Location
Norristown, PA
Size
160,000 SF | 157 units
Services
Architecture Visualization
in Montgomery County, PA. From the carefully crafted Luxor lounge to the modern elegance of each apartment home, you’ll experience a world of vibrant colors, mood elevating acoustics, pleasing textures, and engaging social activities at each dramatically lit turn. Amenities include a lobby, fitness room, conference room, offices, game room, bar, and support spaces.
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A R B O R T E R R AC E W I L LI S TOW N W I L L I S TOW N , N J
Shelbourne Healthcare Development Group selected the
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Formation Shelbourne
Willistown site due to a growing need for senior living
Type
New Community
Operator
The Arbor Company
a bank headquarters. Meyer designed a facility that would
Location
Willistown, PA
satisfy Shelbourne’s desire for an upscale aesthetic while
Size
79,000 SF | 86 Units
Services
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facilities within the area. Located in Chester County, this facility is designed on a five acre site formerly approved for
blending with the surrounding environment.
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S I E N A LU X U RY R E S I D E N C E S CINNAMINSON, NJ Siena Luxury Residences, an upscale Active Living/55+ community in Cinnaminson, NJ, recently broke ground on a new clubhouse and seven residential buildings to complete the campus. The 15-acre development is currently home to active adults aged 55 or older and consists of five residential buildings. The interior design of the clubhouse features a great room with modern finishes and cozy lounge furniture, as well as a fitness center, yoga studio, coffee bar and card room.
Client
Capitol Seniors Housing
Type
Expansion
Manager
Cove Property Management
Location
Cinnaminson, NJ
Size
12,000 SF Clubhouse 7 Residential Buildings
Services
Interior Design Visualization FF+E
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B R A N DY W I N E LI V I N G LI V I N G S TO N L I V I N G S TO N , N J Brandywine Living has a history and reputation of providing high quality assisted living services. Brandywine Living at Livingston, the company’s 28th community, is located in Essex County, NJ totaling 120,000 SF of independent living, assisted living and memory care units. In addition to the resident units, the community features a therapy and recreational indoor pool, pub, beauty salon, wine bar, internet lounge, billiards table, a bistro, outdoor courtyards, and a deck.
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Client
Brandywine Living
Type
Renovation
Location
Livingston, NJ
Size
120,000 SF | 120 Units
Services
Architecture Master Planning
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A R B O R TE R R AC E H E R N D O N H E R N D O N , VA
Acquired in 2013 by Capitol Seniors Housing (CSH), Arbor
Client
Capitol Seniors Housing
Terrace Herndon is an 80-unit, age-restricted Independent
Type
Renovation
Operator
The Arbor Company
palette that would be appealing to local residents. The existing
Location
Herndon, VA
lobby and living room were completely renovated with new
Size
81,000 SF | 96 Units
Services
Interior Design Visualization FF+E
Living (IL) community in the suburbs on Washington, DC. The community engaged Meyer to provide a fresh look and color
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, 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 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.
Client
Atria Senior Living
Type
Renovation
Location
Darien, CT
Size
77,000 SF
Services
Interior Design FF+E
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F R E D E R I C K LI V I N G U P P E R F R E D E R I C K TO W N S H I P, PA
Frederick Living is a non-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) based in Upper Frederick Township, Montgomery County, PA with approximately 300 residents on 67 acres. Frederick’s senior management team determined the need to assess the depth of market for independent living, evaluate their financial options for potential growth, and master plan the entire campus. Meyer was selected to revise and implement the master plan for Frederick Living which includes a new skilled nursing building, a visitor/welcome center with dining venue expansion, an administrative link with a new physical theraphy area and salon, a wellness center with a new indoor pool and locker room, and a new, ground-up senior apartment building and greenhouse.
Client
Frederick Living
Type
Renovation + Expansion
Location
Upper Frederick Township, PA
Size
Skilled Nursing Building: 40,000 SF Welcome Center + Dining Expansion: 20,000 SF Wellness Center + Indoor Pool: 2,500 SF Senior Apartment Building: 50,000 SF
Services
Architecture Interior Design FF&E Visualization
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LE A D E R S H I P TE A M
George T. Wilson, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB Managing Principal of Meyer Architects, Inc. 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.
Dan King, AIA, NCARB Principal & Living Studio Leader A proven leader, thinker, and strategist, Dan has developed a loyal base of clients and keeps his team on the forefront of design through continuing education and conferences. Dan is an active participant in Argentum and LeadingAge, and has served as a judge for Argentum’s annual design awards programs for many years.
Shannon Remaley, NCIDQ, LEED GA Project Manager & Director of Interiors Shannon directs and manages the interiors and FF&E group of Meyer’s Living Studio. Her sharp eye and focus on improving the health and well-being of seniors has assisted in creating refined living environments. This ability and passion to design for the needs and environments of the aging has earned Shannon and her team repeat client relationships.
Matt Wittemann, CPSM Business Development Manager Matt manages the growing business of our 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.
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LE A D E R S H I P TE A M
Mark Kuberski, RA, NCARB 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.
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.
Paul Butala, Jr. Architectural Project Manager 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.
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Once a design has been conceptualized, our 3D modelers make fully rendered still images, video animations, and virtual reality tours of your space. This deliverable not only exemplifies your design as a finished product but also serves as an employee engagement, donor relations, and external communications tool. Our studio collaborates to understand and define the desired user-experience and execute successful solutions for your space.
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