About the project

This $28.5 million, 135,000 square foot Town Center is the backbone of the existing Covenant Retirement Community and provides all the facilities for an active retired lifestyle. The Coffee Shop, Marketplace / Bistro, and restaurant-quality Dining Room are available for resident and visitor use. The Spa, Wellness Center, and Fitness Center support the residents’ healthy and active lifestyles. Multiple and adaptable gathering areas can support large and small events, ranging from intimate meetings to classrooms to banquets. The upper floors house large one- and two-bedroom ADA-adaptable dwelling units as large as 1700 SF. The Town Center promotes engaging social spaces, community interaction, and a sense of home.

Because of the restrictive site, creative design was necessary in the planning of the new structure. It was important to utilize the space in the most efficient manner. To discretely disguise the storm water detention, required fire lanes, and turn-around, the design team pushed the envelope to incorporate these obstacles into a dynamic landscaped garden. By placing the storm trap underground, the design team was able to utilize color-stamped asphalt, landscaping, and site features to not only disguise the fire lane turn-around, but also create an enjoyable garden vista for the entire campus.

Seniors today are more active and look to be more involved in daily activities. The Town Center was designed around a “coffee house” concept, with an innovative servery and dining options offering a broad menu and expanded hours of service. Also meeting residents’ social and psychological needs are the game room and library, in conjunction with meeting rooms for club functions and educational presentations. The building also boasts an integral wellness center with a lush pool and spa area and full-service workout facility to meet the residents’ physical needs.

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The Clarendale of Addison is the fourth iteration of the Ryan Companies’ Clarendale Brand in the Midwest. PFB Architects applied our extensive senior living experience to the refinement of the building program, architectural expression, and overall improvement of the resident’s experience. PFB’s involvement in all phases of design and construction allowed Ryan Companies vision and evolution of the Clarendale to be realized on-time and on-budget. Building Program for the 5-story, 207,700 square foot facility includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

Site constraints presented challenges in building design; rather than a sprawling 3-story footprint similar to others in the Clarendale brand, Clarendale of Addison grew vertically to become a 4- and 5-story structure. Code requirements dictated that a portion of the building must then be concrete. Working closely with our structural team, we designed a one-story concrete podium under the 5-story portion of the building, allowing the remainder of the building to be assembled in Ryan Companies preferred wood construction. Despite the site and material challenges, PFB Architects met the programmatic requirements and desired unit mixes, and this project is the most efficient, to-date.

The exterior material pallet is composed primarily of brick, fiber cement siding, and Prairie stone, intermingled to create a rhythm along the façade. A lantern-adorned porte-cochere enhances a dramatic entry sequence that sets the tone for the interior amenity spaces.

Residents enjoy eye-catching courtyards and attractive landscaping on the grounds, as well as an expansive park directly to the south.

Upon entering the Clarendale of Addison, residents and guests are greeted by concierge services and high-end, hospitality-driven amenity spaces. A two-story living room with monumental fireplace flanks the main entry. Large open areas connect the front entry to lounges and dining rooms available to Independent and Assisted Living residents.

Second floor amenity spaces include a bar and lounge that are visually connected to the 2-story living room on the first floor. The visual and audible connection between these spaces promotes the active lifestyle that is encouraged at the Clarendale of Addison. Voluminous spaces and expansive windows on the second floor lounge enhance the resident experience. Further promoting the hospitality atmosphere are the bistro and private dining room available to residents. Lighting design and selected finishes act to compliment the character of these amenity spaces.

Memory Care at the Clarendale of Addison is organized into two distinct neighborhoods, each with eighteen rooms. Every Memory Care neighborhood includes an open dining room / living room, access to an enclosed courtyard, dedicated activity space, and full laundry service. Outdoor courtyards are designed to enrich the lives of residents with planting beds, walking paths, pergolas, and outdoor seating. Food service is provided in a residential setting from individual country kitchens.

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