VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Affairs Experience
We are entering a period of transformation in longterm care environments supporting the health and wellness of Veterans across the country. This is a much-needed response to the changing needs facing the Veteran population and the finite resources of Veterans’ services organizations.
States are working relentlessly with the VA to extend the net of supportive services and understand the needs of a younger, more diverse demographic of Veterans.
In any recently completed State or Federal Veterans Homes across the country, there is a greater range of physical, psychological, and social needs expressed in the residents than in a traditional long-term care setting. In the past, these needs were dominated by age, gender, and regional preferences.
We need new ways of thinking about the future of care for our Veterans, both in the physical environment and the delivery of this care. Perkins Eastman brings a renewed focus on a sense of resident wellness set within the context of improved resilience, of environments that are versatile and flexible, and amenities that can support staff recruitment and retention.
The VA made a culture-changing move by adopting the Small House model of care, which made strides in the evolution of resident centered care. The Small House Guide
established basic criteria for the design and operation of care environments, challenged the conventional institutional model, and aligned itself with innovation in resident-focused care nationwide. Perkins Eastman’s work has been featured on the cover of the guide and a number of our plans are used as models of excellence.
In the last decade, Perkins Eastman has been entrusted with leading the design transformations at multiple State and Federal Veterans Homes, and Veterans resident care campuses across the country. Our breadth of knowledge and expertise in designing for aging adults has contributed to more than 45,000+ healthcare beds.
We’ve categorized the trends of the new and evolving senior living consumer into Themes of Innovation where they serve as key drivers for discovering design opportunities and help inspire leaders within Veterans Services to transform the long-term and domiciliary care provided to Veterans.
Perkins Eastman
Founded in New York City, Perkins Eastman is a global architecture firm that has grown to include 1,100 employees working out of a combined 24 interdisciplinary studios around the world.
From education and healthcare to mixeduse and transit-oriented developments, we design for a sustainable and resilient future, and to enhance the human experience through the built environment. The firm’s professional roster is composed of architects, interior designers, planners, urban designers, landscape architects, graphic designers, construction specification writers, construction administrators, economists, environmental analysts, resiliency experts, traffic and transportation engineers, and several other professional disciplines.
Our practice is founded on the idea that design can have a direct and positive impact on people’s lives. This is achieved through research and innovation, always questioning the status quo, and a tireless effort to understand our clients’ missions and operations. By focusing on the user
experience and drawing on the firm’s vast roster of design and thought leaders the world over, we are uniquely equipped to tackle the most complex of design challenges, no matter how large or small.
With nineteen offices throughout North America and five overseas, located in East and Central Asia, MENA, and South America, our global presence enables us to bring all manner of expertise to the fore when it comes to thoughtful design. Our portfolio comprises work in a wide range of specialized project types: Arts + Culture, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality, Large Scale MixedUse, Office + Retail, Planning + Urban Design, Primary + Secondary Education, Residential, Science + Technology, Senior Living, Sports + Exhibition, Transportation + Infrastructure, and Workplace. But looking beyond any single practice area or building type, at the firm’s core is a philosophy of convergence, whereby a diversity of practices, disciplines, and perspectives come together to yield practical and holistic solutions.
Locations | Spread across 24 global studios, we work as one.
AUSTIN BOSTON CHARLOTTE CHICAGO COSTA MESA DALLAS DUBAI GUAYAQUIL LOS ANGELES MUMBAI
NEW YORK OAKLAND PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURGH PROVIDENCE RALEIGH SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE SHANGHAI SINGAPORE STAMFORD TORONTO VANCOUVER WASHINGTON DC
Respect for the local climate, context, and landscape are key to our design approach. Our projects incorporate the Small House design principles to create distinct and authentic spaces that help residents connect with each other and the community.
Our flexible designs emphasize each household’s unique identity and personality. This promotes a deep sense of belonging, security, and independence.
Our communities consist of connected buildings that form a network of spaces and supportive amenities. Expansive views to nature and connections to the outdoors promote exploration and support healing.
MINNESOTA VETERANS
HOME: MONTEVIDEO
MONTEVIDEO, MINNESOTA
Campus with 72 residentsinspired by the regional landscape.
18-room households with connected amenities and courtyards.
A community building and park expand access to campus and services.
MINNESOTA VETERANS HOME: BEMIDJI
BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA
Campus with 72 residents inspired by the regional landscape.
18-room households with connected amenities and courtyards.
Adopts and expands principles from the USDVA Small House Model Design Guide.
MINNESOTA VETERANS
HOME: PRESTON
PRESTON, MINNESOTA
54-room campus inspired by the regional landscape.
Careful attention to staffing and efficiency informed the 18-room household design.
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS: NEW STATE VETERANS HOME NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
120 residents in 12-bed households.
Regional design to support belonging and connection. Community building at the heart of the campus.
MARQUETTE VETERANS HOME
MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
Building with 108 residents.
18-room households designed to support healing. Community center provides amenities and services.
ILLINOIS VETERANS’
HOME AT QUINCY
QUINCY, ILLINOIS
Building with 210 residents on a historic campus. 14 households with 15 rooms each.
Design promotes independence, wellbeing, and connection to nature.
VA COMMUNITY LIVING CENTERS
DANVILLE, ILLINOIS
Multiple CLC houses that transform the Federal VA campus. Porches and open interiors connect residents to nature. Certified Green Houses®
MERCY HOUSING: CANNON PLACE
DANVILLE, ILLINOIS
Intergenerational housing for homeless Veterans. Designed for single and family residents. Designed to LEED Silver Certification.
BLUE SKIES OF TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Campus of 90 residents with six adaptable households.
Each wing is customizable to support various levels of care.
Each 14-bed household has a mix of private and shared rooms.
USDVA: KERNERSVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER
KERNERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Wide array of healthcare services for Veterans. Access to areas of respite with daylight and views. Designed to LEED Gold Certification.
USDVA: VENTURA CLINIC
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
Wide array of healthcare services for Veterans. Inspired by the local ecology, climate, and culture. Designed to earn two Green Globes.
USDVA: ERNEST CHILDERS OUTPATIENT CLINIC
TULSA, OKLAHOMA
Easy access to healthcare and supportive services. Comprehensive design-build delivery with lease-back. Designed to earn two Green Globes.
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