Mediterranean design feels spacious and lively, with its two six-story buildings home to a mix of independent and assisted living, memory care, and common areas. The project was carefully configured to
centralize amenities around an outdoor courtyard, dubbed the Piazza. Tables and chairs provide seating, bright red table um- brellas give the space a pop of color and Italian flair, and resident’s balconies over- look the large gathering space. The result provides a sense of both community and privacy, an effect Hollister described as “an urban sanctuary.”
Adjacent to the Piazza and featuring a
rustic-yet-urban exposed-brick wall is a ca- sual dining venue, the Trattoria, which can serve as a destination and social gathering place for residents and churchgoers alike. A fitness suite, club room, spa, and ac-
tivities space—known as “The Cannoli Room”—add to the mix of in-house ame- nities. Also included are concierge services,
controlled guest access, underground park- ing, and 24-hour on-site maintenance. To make the most of the site’s sweeping
city views, the design team put additional independent living units on the top floor of the health care services building, as well as a gathering area with an outdoor patio, to give residents easy access to socialization spaces, so everyone can enjoy the views. The sixth-floor club room, also designed
for maximum views, showcases interior de- sign with a modern yet comfortable look. It’s repeated throughout the building’s furniture and fabric selections, such as the club room’s steel-blue accent wall and cozy fireplace. The care taken made the new commu-
nity most welcome. Asked about the project, Father Tim Kitzke, the pastor at St. Rita’s, said, “The beauty of the space created is an inspiration to those who live there, who will worship there, and to the neighborhood. I am so grateful.”
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS REDUCE ISOLATION AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING— AND DESIGN CAN INVITE AND REINFORCE THESE BONDS.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020
ARGENTUM.ORG 17
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60
