Merrill Gardens at Anthem is now opened!

Our first senior housing project in Arizona, Merrill Gardens at Anthem, is now completed!

This community is located in a suburb right outside of Phoenix, with close proximity to cities such as Peoria, Glendale, and Scottsdale. The design concept behind this senior housing development is to create a resort-like community that complements the existing architecture and landscape in the desert setting. To blend with the desert landscape, the overall architectural details of this building are particularly rich with earthy accents, colors and texture, which combines to create a warm and inviting living environment for residents. 

Main Entrance

The main entrance features a grand porte-cochere, which greets residents and guests upon arrival at the community. One unique design feature of this building is the incorporation of Sedona red sandstone, which is a material native to Arizona. Sedona sandstone is used throughout the exteriors to blend with the desert setting, creating a welcoming and yet familiar visual character for the community.

Courtyard

Swimming ool

Courtyard

Memory Care Courtyard

The 98,240-square-foot community offers a total of 93 residential units with the options of studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Residents have a convenient access to a broad array of services, as well as both indoor and outdoor amenities, such as library, tech room, bistro, theater, beauty salon, outdoor swimming pool, and trellis patio. The large variety of common amenities encourages residents to engage in activities and also gives them the opportunity to meet new friends within the community.

Lobby

Library

Bistro

Check out our gallery for Merrill Gardens at Anthem to see more photos of this new community!

Glass Cottage is almost completed!

Our Magnolia house project, Glass Cottage, is nearly in completion! The addition portion is completed for the most part, with only a few details left to be installed on the exterior. After months of construction, this 1940s rambler has gradually transformed into a light-filled, sophisticated home that embrace mid-century modern design. We paid a visit to the project yesterday and here's a sneak peek into the newly furnished home!

The previously small, closed-off kitchen was replaced with a light-filled, open kitchen that features a large awning window and a skylight. This streamlined, contemporary kitchen is a part of the SieMatic Collection that is designed by the renowned kitchen designer Mick De Giulio. 

The new kitchen is now adjoining the dining and living room to form one spacious, multifunctional space that is ideal for socializing and hosting.

Clerestory windows and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors help scoop natural light into the enlarged living room.  

The master bathroom is designed to mimic the streamlined, modern finish of the kitchen counter.

A full-width skylight above the master shower allows zenithal light to cascade across the surrounding space—accentuating the beauty of the open layout under natural daylight. 

Stay tuned for the finished look of this stunning mid-century house project! 

Merrill Gardens at Woodstock is now opened!

We are so thrilled to announce the completion of our senior housing project in the charming Woodstock community! Located just 30 minutes away from Atlanta, this 133, 300 square foot community in Woodstock, Georgia, offers 130 units with a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments.

Emulating the plantation architectural style of the south, this community offers a modern living environment that reflects the classic and time-honored aesthetic of the historic Woodstock community. The plantation design concept is manifested on the exterior through the use of white beams and stone veneer columns. To maximize visual impact, familiar finish materials and distinctive color palettes that are appropriate to the regional vernacular are used throughout the interior. 

Front of building features symmetrical exterior.

Courtyard with custom trellis and outdoor seating. 

 Designed to encourage socialization, the community features an open layout with amenity-rich spaces including casual lounge areas, a library, gaming area, theater, salon with spa services, open dining room, wellness center, activity room, as well as courtyard with outdoor seating.

Dining room furnished with neutral furniture and soft lighting.

Memory Care dining area with bright and airy interior feel.

Creating a strong indoor-outdoor connection for the common are is a design priority for this project. The dinning room is designed to spill out onto a spacious landscaped courtyard where residents can enjoy fresh air in an outdoor lounge area. 

Courtyard with a fountain and lounge seating. 

The enclosed design of the memory care courtyard provides a comfortable and yet secured outdoor living space for residents. 

Memory Care courtyard with outdoor seating.

See more photos of this elegant community on our project portfolio page!