THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE
enior living was, is, and ever will be concerned with health, safety, and infection control—but quality of life is just as important. Throughout the coronavirus threat and into the foresee-
able future, providers and designers will be seeking ways to simultaneously make any residence as much a place that
people want to live as a place that’s safe to live. Despite the trendy popularity of stainless-steel finishes and
industrial-style fixtures, no one wants to live in a biosecurity labora- tory. The best design solutions integrate health-promoting factors, style, and comfort. Fortunately, “clean” design is trending—more natural light and
air circulation, more durable and cleanable (yet beautiful) materi- als, and traffic flow patterns and hallways that naturally support distances—to give space for people and assistive devices. Design is already heading toward a healthier future.
The village approach The first step—and one that may inform more communities into the future—is the overall community design. Kim McCann, AIA, LEED AP, CEO and partner at Eleven18 Architecture, describes a “village” approach. It’s based in residents’ wants and needs, but also has built-in safety factors. “Integration of the local community and environment is an
important part of design for the future,” McCann writes in an email interview. “We can accomplish this by responding to the natural or built
environment, integrating multiple lifestyles, and breaking the overall community into smaller villages, which will respond to the changing needs of the residents. “The small villages can operate in isolation if the need arises,
protecting the community as a whole. When isolation is not needed, the villages are integrated back into the overall community, sharing multilayered activities and events.”
Eleven18’s design for Wilmington Senior Apartments 8 SENIOR LIVING EXECUTIVE MAY/JUNE 2020
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