Nestled in the residential hills of Moline, IL, on the former site of Lutheran Hospital, Overlook Village retirement community boasts spectacular views of the city’s charming downtown and the Mississippi River. The four-story, 138-unit campus offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Residents can enjoy all the amenities of home and beyond, including a fitness center, salon, recreation room, underground parking, dining rooms and a coffee/ice cream shop.
In addition to the stunning exterior and ample amenities, the interior features “modern farmhouse” design, including historic photographs from Moline. Light and relaxed, this style incorporates vintage designs in a modern way.
The new spaces provide unique aesthetics, 125 seats designed into multiple seating options, and partial wait service with the flexibility to convert to full service in the future. Convenient beer and wine beverage service is provided, along with the option to convert a portion of the Pub into a full bar.
Overlook Village Executive Director Becky Lee Hinton notes that the facility’s welcoming decor and interior design help the residents feel more at home.
Resident Jim Falline was the first to move to Overlook Village in June 2018. “I was born on this site 91 years ago when it was a hospital,” he says. “Returning to be part of the Overlook Village community feels like coming home.”
How do we centralize dietary services?
Our design team created strategically located Independent Living and Assisted Living dining venues.
- 65 Independent Living Units
- 52 Assisted Living Units
- 18 Assisted Living Memory Care Units
- Administrative, Dining and Support Spaces on First Floor
- 23,000 Square Feet of Underground Parking
- 2018 Design-Build Institute of America Mid-America Region (DBIA-MAR) Merit Award
In the heart of an established senior living community, BLDD Architects transformed a challenging site into a state-of-the-art aquatic facility that complements the existing architecture. This 3,900-square-foot addition, enhanced by 1,470 square feet of strategic renovations, demonstrates how thoughtful design can maximize limited space while delivering premium amenities.
Monarch Landing wanted to turn their tired, cafeteria-like cafe into a dynamic and fresh bistro environment, while finding efficiencies during the design process to better serve their residents and staff. The 124 seats can be arranged within a variety of settings which include the large main dining area, a more intimate banquet seating area, and the “pub,” which can be closed off with large barn doors for a private space or resident events.
The Three Crowns Park dining room project, completed in 2024, transformed a formal dining room and bistro into a vibrant space. The design team faced a unique challenge: how to create an exciting, contemporary atmosphere while maintaining excellent acoustics—particularly tricky after removing sound-absorbing elements like carpeting and tablecloths.