The design of this facility focuses on improving the quality of life for each resident by optimizing functional independence and encouraging social interaction in a home-like environment.
Willow Square provides continuing care for residents of all ages. The lobby was designed to be more of a living room with a fireplace, soft seating, fish tank and a place for families to gather. The elements that felt more institutional such as the reception desk, security and administration offices were placed and designed in a more discreet manner. The approach to the home-feel was continued throughout the building by addressing room placement and incorporating a front-of-house care model.
Operational functionality, specifically circulation, was addressed by creating a figure eight floor plan that optimized staff walking distances and eliminated dead ends. Flexibility was a key driver as the building needed to be designed to adjust for the growing and evolving needs of the community.
