NAC|Architecture - Residential, Continuing Care Community Projects: Architects, Seattle, Spokane, Los Angeles, Denver

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Residential | Continuing Care Communities:

Rockwood South Hill Addition and Renovation, Spokane, Washington: This major addition and renovation project for Rockwood Retirement Communities of Spokane will ensure that Rockwood South Hill will continue to be the preeminent Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in eastern Washington. A new 10-story tower (The Summit at Rockwood South Hill), which will include 93 independent living units and two floors of underground parking, will be added to the west of the existing eight-story residential tower (The Ridge). Additional amenities will include a new cultural center and sky lounge on the penthouse floor. Program upgrades to the existing building will include a range of new facilities, including a chapel, library, theater, bistro, and wellness center with an indoor swimming pool. The overall campus image will be significantly upgraded by re-skinning the existing eight-story residential tower with a new thermally efficient exterior curtain-wall system that complements the exterior of the new 10-story tower and better relates to Rockwood South Hills’s inspiring natural surroundings. Further energy savings will be incorporated into the existing tower with completion of a new central HVAC system. This project, which comprises 350,000 square feet, is LEED registered with the goal of achieving LEED Silver minimum certification.

The Terraces on Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho: The ambiance of this upscale waterfront condominium complex is pure luxury. Affording panoramic views of pristine mountains, the world-renowned Coeur d’Alene Golf Course, and Lake Coeur d’Alene, the crown jewel of this destination resort community, the 268,000-square-foot, 30-residence structure also provides maximum privacy for its residents. Featuring quality materials throughout, the structure is clad in ornately patterned brick, evoking a sense of sophistication and permanence, with generous windows oriented to the magnificent views. The numerous peaks on the roof are suggestive of the mountain forms and lend a residential character to the building. Five floors of residences sit atop a level of private two-car garages. Private elevators provide access to the individual residences from three common lobby spaces. Each of the two basic unit configurations can be customized, with owners communicating their desires and priorities directly to the architects. Richly appointed, the units include two or three bedrooms, a den, gourmet kitchen, spacious living and dining room with sunken bar area, expansive covered terraces with outdoor kitchenette, and a full complement of pantry, storage, laundry and mechanical/electrical support spaces. Slab granite is prevalent in the interiors, along with imported marble tile, monolithic beveled mirrors, cherry casework and stainless-steel top-end appliances. Amenities include a built-in barbeque at the terraces, electrically operated sliding glass doors from the living room and master bedroom to the terraces, his and hers walk-in closets, central audio-visual system to each room, and master control of all lighting, security and other electrical systems.

House of Charity, Catholic Charities - Spokane, Washington: 2003 Award of Honor, American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Northwest and Pacific Region; 2002 Award of Merit, American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Spokane; 2002 Award of Merit, American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Idaho; 2000 Commendation, American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Seattle: The design of this sanctuary for homeless and low-income men and women was based on the conviction that the architectural environment influences the lives of the people it touches. A downtown urban core site acknowledges the location of those served. Exterior design consciously does not hide this population; instead, it fosters public awareness of their needs. In contrast to masonry tenements and industrial buildings, a residential texture and freshness lifts the spirits of both users and caregivers. Forms communicate the feeling of home. Uplifting characteristics of white bring lightness to a heavily laden existence. The project includes overnight sleeping and support facilities for homeless men, along with dining, clothing bank, counseling and healthcare facilities for homeless men and women. The design fulfills the request to “please give these homeless men a safe and warm place to sleep – a home, with dignity ... A building with the form of home, an uplifting character and lightness raise the spirit of user and caregiver alike.”

Echo Glen Children's Center Cottage Renovation, Snoqualmie, Washington: NAC|Architecture provided pre-design and design services for the renovation of nine residential cottages for juvenile offenders. The implementation of the project consists of three separate phases. The second phase, currently under construction, provides residential, educational and recreational facilities for the mental health rehabilitation and intensive management programs. The primary objective of this phase is to define and develop maximum-security residential, educational and activity program space that provides a safe and secure environment for residents and staff. Through careful design and attention to sightlines, the safety and security within the cottages were improved and the efficiency of the floor area was maximized. Major building systems were replaced to improve the quality of the indoor environment, increase energy efficiency, and enhance control of building and security systems. Finish materials were selected for durability, tamper resistance, and ease of maintenance with the goal of creating a residential aesthetic within the institutional character of the occupancy type. The project is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification with an emphasis on the indoor environmental quality to promote the comfort and well-being of the residents. The sustainable principles employed include reduced site disturbance, building reuse, optimized energy performance, optimized acoustical performance, daylighting of all occupied areas, views to nature, effective ventilation with increased use of fresh air, operable windows in supervised areas, minimized use of VOC-emitting materials and finishes, and control of indoor pollutants.

Transit Tots East Childcare Center, Sylmar, California: This facility was designed to accommodate about 70 children: 25% of the space was dedicated to children under two years and 75% to children between two and five years old. Located adjacent to a Metrolink Station, the building integrates the theme of the “Choo-Choo Train.” In addition, mission-style elements were incorporated into the design to meet City of San Fernando requirements. The irregular roof lines of the outdoor storage rooms emulate the silhouette of the mountains that act as a backdrop to the inviting, playful and nurturing facility. During the design process, NAC|Architecture worked closely with the City of Los Angeles Child Care Consultant in order to create a special environment for children, balancing the need for the facility to be playful with the functional and regulatory licensing requirements.:

Covenant Shores Retirement Community, Mercer Island, Washington: This 81-unit independent-living facility is composed of three- and five-story apartments over a parking garage. Derived from site characteristics and community context, the design features a U-shaped building configuration that maximizes the number of living units with views toward Lake Washington. The terraced building form reduces the visual scale and reflects the sloping site. Brick and horizontal lap siding continue the architectural character of the community. Corner windows and glass balcony railings take advantage of the vista and enhance the amount of natural light entering the units.

Rockwood South Hill, Spokane, Washington: Featured in Contemporary Long Term Care - “2002 Order of Excellence for Nursing Home Transformation”; 2004 Silver Achievement Award, Special Needs Housing, The Best of Seniors' Housing, National Association of Home Builders Seniors Housing Council; This 60,000-square-foot addition to the Rockwood South Hill retirement community houses 30 assisted-living units for dementia residents and 45 nursing-unit beds. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Rockwood South Hill community, the project is designed to nestle into its environment with minimal impact to the native landscape. The craftsman-style architecture blends with the surrounding residential neighborhoods and provides a sense of home for residents. The project is attached to the existing Rockwood South Hill tower (The Ridge) and also includes renovation of 16,000 square feet of existing space for medical offices, therapy spaces and administrative offices. Living units are organized into pods that include small living, dining and kitchen facilities. The smaller scale of the living and dining areas combined with the warm, inviting residential style of the interiors help to de-institutionalize the living experience. Dementia residents have access to their own secure wandering garden within the courtyard created by the new building`s design.

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