Quite simply, we’re seeing senior housing change in front of our eyes.
From an almost institutional look thirty years ago to today’s amenity-rich developments, architecture for the elderly is evolving. This is being led by the top ten senior housing architects in America.
The best architects are those that blend these senior living structures into the community seamlessly. And whether they’re located in an urban, suburban or rural area, the most attractive buildings are designed with inclusivity, not exclusivity in mind.
In this list, we’re going to be looking at the leaders of senior housing architecture and recent projects that exemplify their work.
These are the firms that are innovating and creating new developments that will transform how we look at senior housing.
Our first firm is an industry staple and designs projects across the United States.
1. Perkins Eastman Architects
According to BuildCentral’s statistics, Perkins Eastman Architects has 4,079 senior housing units in either planning or construction. One of the largest architecture firms in America, Perkins Eastman has teams for just about every industry vertical. Senior living was one of their first practice areas and remains one of their most important.
| Title | The Landing of Alexandria and Potomac Yard |
| Location | Alexandria, Virginia |
| Schedule | Work is underway and all construction should be completed in late 2021 |
| Details | Two buildings
313 units of assisted living and memory care 12,085 square feet of retail space |
2. Ankrom Moisan Architects, Inc
According to BuildCentral’s statistics, Ankrom Moisan Architects, Inc has 2,739 senior housing units in either planning or construction. With a focus on collaborating across all of the firm’s disciplines, Ankrom Moisan focuses on finding the best path for their clients.
| Title | Sundance Senior Living |
| Location | Buckeye, Arizona |
| Schedule | Plans have been approved by the Planning Commission |
| Details | 102 independent living units
75 assisted living units 30 memory care units Courtyards and gardens Fitness space and pool |
3. AG Architecture Inc
According to BuildCentral’s statistics, AG Architecture Inc has 2,592 senior housing units in either planning or construction. Primarily focused in Wisconsin, AG wants to instill a feeling of community in each of their projects.
| Title | Marquardt Village Senior Living |
| Location | Verona, Wisconsin |
| Schedule | Planning, with design still taking place |
| Details | 200 independent living units
60 garden units 48 memory care units 12 assisted living units 270 townhomes and single-family homes |
4. Arrive Architecture Group
According to BuildCentral’s statistics, Arrive Architecture Group has 2,536 senior housing units in either planning or construction. Arrive Architecture Group believes in making their developments a true home and the multiple amenities are indicative of that belief.
| Title | The Watermere at Flower Mound |
| Location | Flower Mound, Texas |
| Schedule | Site plans have been approved by the Planning Commission |
| Details | 224 independent living units
300-350 beds Dining hall Community pool Yoga studio |
5. Kaas Wilson Architects
According to BuildCentral’s statistics, Kaas Wilson Architects has 2,281 senior housing units in either planning or construction. In addition to senior living, Kaas Wilson also works on affordable and mixed-use projects throughout the nation.
| Title | The Bluffs of Flagstaff |
| Location | Flagstaff, Arizona |
| Schedule | Work is underway and all construction should be completed in late 2021 |
| Details | 123 independent living units
64 assisted living units 18 memory care units Theater and library Salon Fitness center |
6. Pope Architects
According to BuildCentral’s statistics, Pope Architects has 2,023 senior housing units in either planning or construction. One of the many strong midwestern firms on this list, Pope Architects wants to create environments that enhance lives.
| Title | Prairie Commons Senior Living |
| Location | Grand Prairie, Nebraska |
| Schedule | Work is expected to begin by the end of Spring 2020 and be completed in August 2021 |
| Details | 81 independent living units
20 assisted living units 20 memory care units 36 skilled nursing units Bistro care and lunges Fitness and wellness center Memory gardens and walking trails |
7. KTGY Architecture + Planning
According to BuildCentral’s statistics, KTGY Architecture + Planning has 1,883 senior housing units in either planning or construction. One of the largest architecture firms in the nation, KTGY is on the cutting edge of style by continuously searching for something better.
| Title | Eagle Rock Boulevard Eldercare Facility |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Schedule | Work is expected to start in early 2021 and last for 18 months |
| Details | 87 assisted living units
22 memory care units Fitness center Salon Theater |
8. Hord Coplan Macht
According to BuildCentral’s statistics, Hord Coplan Macht has 1,776 senior housing units in either planning or construction. Hord Coplan Macht has multiple disciplines including landscape architecture, interior design and historical preservation along with traditional architecture.
| Title | Brightview Innovation Center |
| Location | Herndon, Virginia |
| Schedule | Work is expected to begin in August 2020 and be completed in summer 2021 |
| Details | Seven stories
196 units with a mixture of independent living, assisted living and memory care spaces Second-story pavilion LEED-silver certified |
9.Van Tilburg, Banyard & Soderbergh
According to BuildCentral’s statistics, VTBS has 1,669 senior housing units in either planning or construction. VTBS was founded on the pillar of community and continues to provide meaningful design solutions for their clients and inhabitants.
| Title | The Bellwood |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Schedule | Work is expected to begin in early 2021 and last for two years |
| Details | Six stories
Mixture of independent, assisted living and memory care residences Two levels of underground parking Wellness center Swimming pool and yoga space |
10. Moseley Architects, PC
According to BuildCentral’s statistics Moseley Architects, PC has 1,649 senior housing units in either planning or construction. Moseley welcomes collaboration throughout the design process, which results in some of the best-designed buildings in America.
| Title | Erickson at Limestone Valley |
| Location | Clarksville, Maryland |
| Schedule | In the planning stages |
| Details | 1,200 independent living units
240 assisted living units Walking trails and pedestrian bridge Dog park Pavilion and amphitheater |
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