Bethesda Pleasant View/Sunrise
Village Willmar, Minnesota
THE SHARED VISION:
To provide additional Assisted Living units and
improve personal and community living spaces.
THE INNOVATIVE DESIGN: ‘Homey’
touches improve existing spaces and new units.
A “town square” common area is created
which links old and new facilities.
< Views from the
addition take advantage of surrounding natural beauty
< A cozy den
welcomes smaller, more intimate gatherings than the
existing living room. Multiple lighting choices are
given to the users.
< The dining room
is expanded to accomodate the extended family of residents.
Finishes are upgraded. Existing furniture and additional
pieces compliment the finishes.
< Alcoves off
the main hallway create a rhythm within the space.
They help orientation in the space as the alcoves
occur in three different color schemes. Residents
are encouraged to personalize the alcove as their
front "stoop".
< One goal of
this project was to create a "town square"
which links the new and existing residents. A space
was created that would allow people to get to know
each other. The den, the multi-purpose room, dining
room and living room are located directly off this
space.