A long-time restaurant designer and a senior living designer and architect share a few key tips, tricks and rules of thumb from the restaurant design world that they say can and should be applied to the...
Designing spaces for activated adults that encourage socialization
By
Jami Mohlenkamp
Feb 13, 2023
After a lifetime of meeting obligations from career to child-rearing, adults looking ahead to the next phase of life ideally find themselves with more time than ever to spend with the people who matter...
3 ways to promote staff retention and happiness through design
By
Jami Mohlenkamp
Apr 15, 2019
Plenty of ways exist to incorporate thoughtful design solutions and special amenities to help make residents feel seen and valued. The same thinking can be applied to staff members.
5 design considerations for high-rise senior living communities
By
Jami Mohlenkamp
Darrin Jensen
Jul 31, 2017
When it comes to designing high-rise buildings intended for older adults — as well as for care and service staff and visitors — it’s important to remember several architectural considerations.