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REMODEL/RENOVATION COMPETITION
The Patrician SAN DIEGO
Submitted by: GGLO SEATTLE
Cost per square foot: $152
Design team: Kimberly Frank,
principal-in-charge, project
manager; Michael S Wishkoski,
consulting principal; Marieke
Lacasse, project landscape
architect; Rachel Bickel, project
interior designer; Blake Williams,
project architect; James Greene,
landscape designer; Nancy Linne,
project interior designer
Merrill Garden's The Patrician
property's palm leaf logo was created
to be the lobby's focal point. The
reception desk was moved to the side
from its front-and-center location
while maintaining visual connections to the entrance and community
spaces beyond. The desk itself was
altered to have multiple counter
heights reachable by residents of
all accessibility needs. Above, the
is an active senior community
second-floor space was opened by
located in the lush and livable area
removing a solid wall that restricted
of La Jolla, a neighborhood within
views up as well as down. Partial-
San Diego. The aging look of the
height walls were cut down and a
community no longer matched the
glass rail was introduced that helped
client's dedication to "living the best
to brighten the room, allowing
life possible" and contradicted the
seniors restricted to wheelchairs
"Jewel of the Sea" spirit of La Jolla.
the ability to see downward. These
The Patrician was in dire need of an
changes strengthened the visual con-
aesthetic update. Before the remodel,
nection between floors and empha-
first impressions left little to the
sized the grandeur of the space.
imagination: The lobby and adjoined
BEFORE
PHOTO (AFTER): DEREK REEVES
To provide a desirable area for
living room space were unused by
gathering and community interac-
residents outside of scheduled activi-
tion, the design team brought a new
ties and actively blocked line-of-sight
and flexible program to the living
into other areas. There was hardly a
room. Once dark and dreary, the
feeling of welcome, as dim lighting
space is now full of daylight and fea-
and a lack of contrast in finishes left
tures a fireplace and piano to engage
residents and staff feeling drained
residents and recall a sense of home.
and detached. The design team
It is differentiated from other interior
BEFORE
pinpointed the lobby and living room rooms such as the library or game
as requiring an elevated experience
room with its small hospitality bar
and atmosphere, necessitating a
and varied seating that is easily rear-
more impactful "sense of arrival"
ranged for activities such as chorus
that provided pertinent directional
practice. The use of interior trim and
cues to the rest of the property. The
millwork helped to tie the asymme-
space needed to appeal to multiple
try of the living room together.
generations while conveying a feeling
of home to the residents.
This single space (encompassing
The owner, general manager, and
staff were all involved from the outset
of design. Input was gathered over
the lobby, adjoined living room, and
time before the team arrived to study
second-floor "look-to-below") had
the community for key needs prior to
two major objectives: first, to create a
design development. Since complet-
grand entry lobby with integrated re-
ing construction residents and guests
ception, sales, and lounge experienc-
now enter the property directly into
es, and second, to provide a desirable
the action with line-of-sight into
area for gathering and community
various areas where lively activity
interaction.
is visible; residents may be playing
To achieve the first goal, a custom
metal art backdrop incorporating the
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cards at the fireplace or practicing the
piano with family and friends.
Environments for Aging * special supplement
PHOTO (AFTER): DEREK REEVES
Jury comments:
* This is a lovely, sophisticated, but not over-the-top renovation and
reorganization of the main social spaces of a community.
* There is some great out-of-the-box thinking here such as the glass secondfloor railing, making the logo a supergraphic in metal, and relocating the
main reception desk. This design puts residents and visitors first while
making staff service much more pleasant.
* The interior character of the renovation is most compelling. We so often
refer to creating a "sense of arrival," community spaces and a hospitalityfeel. This project achieves those goals successfully! The lobby and
reception are inviting yet grand and contemporary.
Reader comments:
* The gathering spaces are more open and inviting with lighting to enhance
the experience. And the leaf art design creates a great focal point along
with being a significant wayfinding element.
* I would move there in a heartbeat!
* The Patrician is a beautiful mix of tones and materials. Very fresh.
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EFAmagazine.com
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Community
Bigger in Texas
Exterior Expectations
Personalized Care
High Design
Creative License
Top 10 Remodel/ Renovation Projects
Design Profiles
Product Gallery
Q+A
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