Because time is precious, and so are the people you're planning for.
We work with existing and new senior living communities, developers, development consultants, owner’s representatives and architecture firms to guide projects through the earliest, and most critical phases of development with clarity, compassion and expert insight.
Every hour spent planning today, shapes how someone will live tomorrow. At design4age we believe time is precious; for providers navigating complex projects, and for the residents who will call these communities home. That’s why we start working before the design begins. We help you plan wisely, align early, and avoid costly setbacks so your vision can take root in clarity, not chaos. Because aging well doesn’t happen by accident. It happens intentionally.
visioning
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Project goals and mission identification
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Project vision setting
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Design charrette facilitation
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Identify project constraints, opportunities and key drivers
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Facilitation of project guiding principles
project feasibility
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Preliminary program development
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Develop high-level opinion on probable project cost based on industry standard cost information.
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Identify and establish key project type specific elements such as staffing, operations, technology, sustainable design considerations and best practices.
conceptual design
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Preliminary concept development
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Develop Block diagrams, adjacencies and refined program
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Conceptual design studies
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Creation of detailed resident room designs
established communities
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Campus repositioning consulting
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Strategic planning and master planning guidance
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Existing conditions assessment
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Pre-design/Post-occupancy evaluations
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Focus group facilitation to determine project needs
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Project identification and phasing advisory services
site related studies
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Site feasibility assessment
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Preliminary site analysis
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Site design optimization
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Programmatic fit testing
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Conceptual site layout options
zoning support
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Zoning code review
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High level assessment of re-zoning options
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Zoning support including coordination with zoning attorneys, preparation of zoning exhibits and meeting attendance
design collaboration & oversight
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Milestone document reviews to ensure compliance with design goals and vision
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Design and document reviews for senior living suitability
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Specification / product selection consulting
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Coordination and review of full-scale mock-ups
project management
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Assistance with selection, coordination and/or oversight of project partners including architects, interior design, civil engineering, contractors and financing.
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Advice on value management options
building code consulting
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Identify code and regulatory requirements
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Building code and accessibility reviews
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Submission of code and accessibility variances
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Code interpretation and support with AHJ meetings
educational offerings
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Board and resident education
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Stakeholder alignment and facilitation
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Conduct user surveys and focus group facilitation
Every hour spent planning today shapes how someone will live tomorrow.
