An Ohio assisted living and skilled nursing facility uses clever design and construction techniques to more rapidly build its community
21st century makeover: New York’s United Hebrew Geriatric Center celebrates the opening of the...
By
Brett Bakshis
Jun 01, 2009
On its 90th anniversary, a New York facility remodels an outdated building and builds a wing, carefully melding the old with the new
Elegance in elder care: taking the drab out of rehab
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 01, 2010
An interior designer with a background in high-end home design brings his attention to detail and love of beauty to skilled nursing
‘Selective’ surroundings: design group’s program adapts to fit a facility’s needs
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2010
A design team takes on a new Pennsylvania facility, creating a look of harmony and warmth—and with a price tag that fits the budget
The payoff of downsizing: turning large entryways into cozy welcome areas
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Brett Bakshis
Aug 01, 2009
Large lobbies can intimidate first-time visitors, but clever interior design can trim the spaces down to a more manageable size
A capital improvement: building a facility in Washington D.C.
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Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2009
Architects and builders overcome troublesome zoning regulations to build a unique facility on one of Washington D.C.’s main thoroughfares
The Querencia at Barton Creek
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Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2008
A Texas facility thinks environmentally, even enlisting the help of its residents. Savings on energy costs are now on track to reach 15%
Design Decisions: Tearing down walls
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Brett Bakshis
Dec 01, 2014
An Iowa facility removes an enormous entryway wall to create an open, inviting area where residents gather and enjoy natural light
A winning combination
By
Brett Bakshis
Aug 01, 2008
The symbol of Saint Camillus de Lellis, patron saint of nurses and gamblers, is a large, red cross, and that was the former shape of St. Camillus health center near Milwaukee.
Starting a new tradition: better quality of life through better quality of design
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2010
A small not-for-profit facility in North Dakota undertakes a massive makeover in order to provide a better quality of life for its residents