. Design Brief Document

. Design Brief Presentation to design team and owner’s representatives

.Preliminary Equipment Specifications and data sheets for use in schematic design phase

"The Design Brief outlines the look, feel and distinguising characteristics of the the health and wellness destination location, based on the parameters established within the Concept and Philosophy Brief. The document determines the key points of differentiation that are essential in this highly competitive industry and provides detailed information about room types, functionality and adjacencies, operational flow, material suggestions, square footage recommendations, signature design features and ambience as well as other relevant details such as light, sound ADA and MEP considerations." 
Amy McDonald, CEO of our affilitate, Under a Tree

Design Resources

Specialized design resources are necessary for assisted living communities, older adult residences and continuing care facilities. We create the strategic alliances for the owner and developer with specialized vendors, products, services designers, builders, exterior landscapers that are highly trained in the arena of adult living and healthcare. From the end user “look” like carpeting and furniture, to exterior ramps and raised landscapes, we are a prime resource for everyone on your team, including food service providers and sports facility and equipment purchases.

Building and Development

We work with you from the beginning to the final ribbon-cutting of any building project. This includes working with engineers, builders, architects, landscapers and involves on-site meetings, special training for those of your team not familiar with the practical requirements of the older adult market. The end result is not only a beautiful and practical facility, but also one that provides the water and air quality that will attract the end user. This is particularly important in tropical climates and frigid climates, as older adults name weather and temperature as a number one draw when determining relocation.

Signature Lifestyles

At the end of the day, assisted living, continuing care communities, and adult residences are a home for the people that live there. We help the owners and developers think through food shopping and deliveries, transportation issues, large-scale sports equipment and gymnasium requirements, swimming pool safety and fitness, lifelong learning programs, travel clubs, digital health programs and equipment, and connective technologies such as video conferencing and other technologies i.e., digital safety, monitors and sensors, tracking and GPS personal systems.

Integrative Health

We work closely with the health professionals associated with your project to be sure that they are aware of state-of-the-art offerings and trends, including wellness spa, medical spa, and preventative/complimentary health. We look at the desirability of these as a marketing tool, but also projected utilization rate to be sure that investments in these types of services yield a positive result.