This is an elevation concept we did for Senior Living Apartments in a mixed-use development. Our hope is that it gives a monumental feel, getting away from the cheap-vinyl, apartment complex look and appearing more like it was repurposed from an existing building. Arched doors open into the communal gathering areas, giving residents views onto the street and a greater sense of connection to the neighborhood. Store-front style windows on the wings open into eating areas, giving the appearance of old shops. Hopefully, by placing the Senior Apartments in the middle of a mixed-use development, the residents will be less isolated and be able to integrate into the neighborhood instead of being isolated in a building complex on a large tract of land lost somewhere in the suburbs.
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Many of us have travel plans on the mind for the holidays, so it seems fitting to highlight a building concept which is dedicated to transportation. This is a Transit Center for a mixed-use development in Maryland called Woodlands Perryville that we did the masterplanning for. It will provide a connection point from the development to the town center, surrounding towns and rail systems that connect to points farther away.
Ever take time to look back through your old sketches? Pulled this one out of the box-o-sketches and thought it was share worthy. It is interesting what you will find when looking back through old work. You can always learn something about yourself; see how you have changed and grown. This happens to be an unfinished member of our cottage collection. A simple and elegant stone facade with three arches commands the composition while the side-facing garage is hidden behind the wall extension to the right. Hope you enjoy.