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EFA DESIGN SHOWCASE
AWARD OF MERIT

Local hero
Touchmark in the West Hills wows jurors with design solutions that respond to and reflect the
Pacific Northwest geography and culture BY JENNIFER KOVACS SILVIS

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the highest and lowest stories, the project team
delivered a solution that steps elements of the
community up the hillside.
And while a portion of the site was too steep
for construction, leaders saw an opportunity to
weave some of the local context into the community and delivered a vineyard where pinot noir
grapes are grown. This exceptional amenity for
both residents and surrounding neighbors was
applauded by jury members, helping Touchmark
in the West Hills rise to the top as this year's sole
Award of Merit-winning project.
The project team didn't stop there, either. The
community is steeped in the Pacific Northwest
culture and lifestyle, offering numerous opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and the stellar views
afforded by the location. Inside, an art program
showcases the work of local artists, furniture
includes tables crafted from trees felled on-site,
and aesthetics capture the character and charm
of the region.
The project was submitted by Touchmark
(Beaverton, Ore.). Here, Joseph A. Billig, senior
vice president of architecture at Touchmark Development & Construction, shares his perspective on how some of the jury's favorite design
elements were achieved.

Top: The site includes a pinot noir vineyard, seen in the foreground, that supports the production and marketing of
wine and creates opportunities for social events, education, and interaction with neighbors. Above: The compact
building footprint and vertical design keep the distance short between the independent building and assisted living/
memory care building, while a sky bridge connects them to allow easy interaction between residents.
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Environments for Aging: A lot of projects
submitted to the Showcase discussed
tight, challenging sites, but yours was
particularly difficult. Tell us a little bit
about the obstacles you faced and how
you identified some innovative solutions.
Joseph A. Billig: The first obstacle was, of
course, the steep grade and coming up with a

©2018 TOUCHMARK, LLC; STEVE WANKE PHOTOGRAPHY

ocated on 12 acres of an 80-acre site
high atop two extinct cinder cones just
minutes from downtown Portland, Ore.,
Touchmark in the West Hills is truly at one with its
setting.
The new 360,000-square-foot community
opened in June 2018 and houses independent
living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living,
early dementia support, and memory care in
structures anchored into the steep terrain. With
more than 100 feet of vertical elevation between



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2019 EFA Expo Preview
Closing the gap
Welcome
2019 jury/award winners and finalists
Inside story
Local hero
Inspiring innovations
High bar
Project directory
EFA Design Showcase
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