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living. "For years in the industry, residents would
move from beautiful amenities to something
that looked like a hospital," Hobson says. "We
wanted to take that edge off and make it almost
a seamless transition."

Overlooking Florida's Sarasota Bay and built
in the style of the Sarasota School of Architecture, a regional style of post-war modern
architecture characterized by open-plan
structures and large planes of glass, Plymouth
Harbor draws residents with an interest in the
arts as well as a waterfront lifestyle. Following its last renovation in 1988, the community
consisted of a 25-story independent living tower
with 216 independent living units, and three
smaller buildings with 10 assisted living and 60
skilled nursing units.
In 2006, a preliminary feasibility study and
master plan were conducted with THW Design
(Atlanta) to address the need for memory care
services. But then the Great Recession hit, and
the project was put on hold. By 2010, Hobson
says the community was ready to restart the
planning and in 2012 decided to move forward
on the expansion.
When determining the program, Hobson felt
it was important that designers understand the
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Above: The community's Sunset Bistro features glamorous lighting and materials, giving the space an upscale club
character with a universal design approach. Top: Nooks within the hallways of the assisted living area provide a
gathering spot for residents. "It's popular with our 'puzzle solvers,'" says Harry Hobson, president and CEO of Plymouth
Harbor. Carpet and furniture colors play off the community's waterfront location.

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