Walnut Court is an existing 30 year old two story residential building with 40 apartments located on the southwest section of the Covenant Village of Northbrook campus. The building houses Independent Living residents, and includes a mix of studio, one and two bedroom apartments. Currently, there are few amenities located in or near Walnut Court, and it is very remote from the campus dining room and town center.
The new Catered Living program proposes to provide dining, activity, wellness and support spaces for Catered Living residents within close proximity of their apartments via the addition of a new building connected to Walnut Court. The new building will provide a new dining room and kitchen for freshly prepared food that also provides an attractive ‘destination dining’ venue open to other campus residents. Social activity, wellness and other support services will be provided in the new building. Outdoor amenities including a fire pit and activities such as bocce and pickle ball are also planned to draw campus interest and support a healthy lifestyle.
- 12,650 Square Feet
- Fire Pit
- Bocce Ball and Pickle Ball Courts
The project consists of interior remodeling of common spaces including dining, serving, activity, office, support, corridor and living spaces. The project also includes the relocation of the main entrance which includes a new vestibule addition.
Monarch Landing, a senior living development located in Naperville, Illinois contacted BLDD to renovate their existing formal dining space into a modern restaurant experience. The main design goal was to create a more intimate dining experience while remaining flexible and open for larger events. Addressing acoustics, lighting, and traffic flow were also high priorities along with new interior finishes.
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.