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DESIGN SHOWCASE
This 2023 EFA Design Showcase winners and finalists are:
Environments for Aging announced the winners of the 27th annual Design Showcase, an annual awards program that recognizes outstanding achievements in the design of senior living communities. In January, a jury of industry professionals met and reviewed submissions. In the end, 43 projects were accepted for publication in the Showcase, with two receiving top honors as Award of Merit winners. Additionally, four projects received Honorable Mention recognition and five were named finalists. The winners were published in Environments for Aging’s Spring issue and recognized at the 2023 EFA Conference + Expo in Charlotte, N.C.
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Award of Merits:
Finalists:
A jury of industry experts reviewed and discussed all submitted projects to determine which ones would be accepted for publication. In addition, the jury determined which projects were worthy of special honors: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention, and Finalists.
Hospice of the Valley Dementia Care and Education Campus (Phoenix) Submitted by: Lizard Rock Designs LLC
Uptown Oaks at the Hallmark (Houston) Submitted by: Perkins Eastman and Faulkner Design Group
Corso Atlanta (Atlanta) Submitted by: Galerie Living
The Tides at Bay Village of Sarasota (Sarasota, Fla.) Submitted by: SFCS Inc.
Heartis Buckhead (Atlanta) Submitted by: Lantz Boggio / Architects
Larsen Health Center at Shell Point Retirement Community (Fort Myers, Fla.) Submitted by: RDG Planning & Design and Wegman Design Group
Honorable Mentions:
Bishop Gadsden – the Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab (Charleston, S.C.) Submitted by: RLPS Architects and RLPS Interiors
Symphony Park (Huntersville, N.C.) Submitted by: BB+M Architecture
Meadowood Senior Living – McLean Memory Care (Lansdale, Pa.) Submitted by: RLPS Architects and RLPS Interiors
Stevenson Oaks (Fort Worth, Texas) Submitted by: AG Architecture and Studio 121
The Summit of Bettendorf, a WellSpire Community (Bettendorf, Iowa) Submitted by: Pope Design Group
Submission Guidelines
Senior living community owners/operators as well as architects, interior designers, builders, and developers working in the senior living or long-term care market.
Who’s qualified to submit a project?
All projects must have been completed after January 2021. Projects that were previously published in the EFA Design Showcase can’t be resubmitted under the same construction category. See list of categories below.
Are there requirements regarding the age of the project?
Construction Catergories
• New Construction • Remodel/Renovation • New Construction and Remodel/Renovation • Addition • Project in Progress • Conversion (adaptation of an existing structure into a senior environment) • Unbuilt/Conceptual Design Only
Eligible settings include:
• Active adult communities
• Adult day services
• Alzheimer’s/dementia care
• Amenity Spaces
• Assisted living
• Congregate/group homes
• Continuing care retirementcommunities (CCRCs)
• Hospice
• Independent living
• Multigenerational campuses
• Post-acute/rehab
• Senior community centers
• Seniors-only housing/ apartment complexes
• Senior-driven urban infill/ revitalization projects
• Skilled nursing
• Specialized medical spaces (e.g., geriatric cancer care, mental health, emergency care, etc.)
• Wellness/fitness centers
Submission Process
Acceptance of Projects
Projects will be evaluated on four criteria:
Upon receipt of your reservation form, you will receive a submission guide and template for preparing your electronic presentation. Your presentation must include a project narrative, images, floor plans, and responses to jury questions. Your firm name must not appear within your presentation. If your project is accepted by the jury for publication, you will receive instructions for supplying the remainder of your publication materials (print-quality images, firm details, project team members, facility contact information, etc.).
Innovation
How did the team explore innovative solutions that were specific to the project? If technology was part of the process, how was it incorporated and what were the outcomes? Did these efforts impact quality of care or quality of life for residents? Did the innovations influence the business model?
Experience
How does the environment enhance the quality of life for residents, promote wellness, empower independence and person-centered care, and reinforce personal relationships between allwho work, live, and visit?
Aesthetics
How do the aesthetics (architectural style, interior design, materials, lighting, colors, etc.) contribute to meeting project goals? Describe specific design solutions that contribute to the well-being of residents, staff, and visitors.
Operations/Well-being
What were the desired outcomes the project team was trying to achieve and the end result (e.g., operational performance improvements, resident-centered care, operational flow)?
Corso Atlanta, Atlanta. Photo: © Thomas Watkins Photography
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Awards and Recognition
A jury of industry experts will review and discuss all submitted projects to determine which ones will be accepted for publication (there is no guarantee of acceptance). In addition, the jury will determine which projects are worthy of special honors, including an Award of Merit or Honorable Mention.
Award winners will receive special recognition in the Spring 2024 issue of EFA, in EFA Design Showcase announcements, and at our annual Environments for Aging Conference + Expo. Finalists (projects deemed highly noteworthy) will also be recognized in the Spring 2024 issue of EFA and in EFA Design Showcase announcements. All participants with published projects will receive 25 complimentary copies ofthe magazine.
Submission Fees
A nonrefundable entry fee for all projects submitted will be invoiced in December. Projects accepted by the jury will be published in the Spring 2024 issue, and a publication fee (based on the number of pages selected to be published) will be invoiced at that time. We do not allow cancellations following receipt of your submission. Please note: If submitting jointly with another organization, invoicing can be split accordingly.
One-page Layout Entry Fee: $550 Publication Fee: $3,750
Two-page Spread Entry Fee: $350 Publication Fee: $5,650
Complete your reservation form online at efamagazine.com
Reservation forms due Presentations due Jury review Publication date
Overview
Environments for Aging is the premier resource for architects, designers, facility owners, presidents, c-level and regional executives, and other key influencers responsible for planning, designing, and renovating senior environments. Environments for Aging produces print and digital publications, a leading annual conference, newsletter, and more.
Total Reach
33,000+
magazine subscriber
10,500
unique website visitor per month
5,600
social media follows
11,500
weekly newsletter subscriber
29,927
opt-in marketing e-mail subscriber
...plus hundred of thousands
of pass-along readers and "look-alike" prospect on social media
Audience At a Glance
Reader Breakdown
senior living communities (independent living, assisted living, CCRC, rehab, skilled nursing, multiple facilities)
62%
others allied to the field
14%
architecture, interior design, construction/engineering firms
24%
Source: Publisher's Circulation Statement, Summer 2022
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Deadlines
Nov. 10, 2023 Dec. 4, 2023 December 2023 April 2024
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RATES & DEADLINES
RESERVATION FORM
A jury of industry experts reviewed and discussed all submitted projects to determine which ones would be accepted for publication. In addition, the jury determined which projects were worthy of special honors: Award of Merits, Honorable Mentions, and Finalists.
Beth Arokoyo Project Manager/Senior Designer (Spellman Brady & Company)
Shirah Kasongo Cahill associate/landscape architect (SWBR)
Timothy Gordon Project Architect & Designer (Scott Edwards Architecture LLP)
Eric Harrmann Chief Design Officer (AG Architecture)
Lisa J. Marcello President & CEO (Episcopal SeniorLife Communities)
Gracyn Robinson Consultant (LWDA Design)
Janice Sanada Managing Principal (LRS Architects)
Matt Schuler Director, Culinary Development (SCOPOS Hospitality Group)
Tiffany Tello Health Care Administrator (Querencia at Barton Creek)
Lisa Warnock Principal (Thoma-Holec Design)
Ida Wrocklage Interior Designer (HDR)
Environments for Aging announced the winners of the 27th annual Design Showcase, an annual awards program that recognizes outstanding achievements in the design of senior living communities.
In January, a jury of industry professionals met and reviewed submissions. In the end, 43 projects were accepted for publication in the Showcase, with two receiving top honors as Award of Merit winners. Additionally, four projects received Honorable Mention recognition and five were named finalists. The winners were published in Environments for Aging’s Spring issue and recognized at the 2023 EFA Conference + Expo in Charlotte, N.C.
Criteria
Innovation How did the team explore innovative solutions that were specific to the project? If technology was part of the process, how was it incorporated and what were the outcomes? Did these efforts impact quality of care or quality of life for residents? Did the innovations influence the business model? Experience How does the environment enhance the quality of life for residents; promote wellness; empower independence and person-centered care; and reinforce personal relationships between all who work, live, and visit? Aesthetics How do the aesthetics (architectural style, interior design, materials, lighting, colors, etc.) contribute to meeting project goals? Describe specific design solutions that contribute to the well-being of residents, staff, and visitors. Operations/Well-being What were the desired outcomes the project team was trying to achieve and the end result (e.g., operational performance improvements, resident-centered care, operational flow)?
How will projects be evaluated? Projects will be evaluated on four criteria:
• Active adult communities • Adult day services • Alzheimer’s/dementia care • Amenity spaces • Assisted living • Congregate/group homes • Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) • Hospice • Independent living • Multigenerational campuses
• Post-acute/rehab • Senior community centers • Seniors-only housing/apartment complexes • Senior-driven urban infill/revitalization projects • Skilled nursing • Specialized medical spaces (e.g., geriatric cancer care, mental health, emergency care, etc.) • Wellness/fitness centers
What is the submission process?
All projects must have been completed after January 2021. Projects that were previously published in the EFA Design Showcase can’t be resubmitted under the same construction category. See list of categories on page 3.
Senior living community owners/operators as well as architects, interior designers, builders, developers, and other project team members (excluding vendors) working in the senior living or long-term care market.
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will appoint an esteemed panel of industry experts to review projects from across the nation and recognize those that best address the needs of the aging population, from skilled nursing residents to active adults. All submissions approved by the program jury will be published in the Spring 2024 issue. Projects earning Honorable Mention and Award of Merit recognition will receive bonus editorial coverage in the issue and be celebrated during a magazine awards luncheon at the Environments for Aging Conference + Expo being held April 13-16, 2024, in Atlanta.
ANNOUNCING THE 28 ANNUAL EFA DESIGN SHOWCASE
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Award winners will receive special recognition in the Spring 2024 issue of EFA, in EFA Design Showcase announcements, and at our annual Environments for Aging Conference + Expo. Finalists (projects deemed highly noteworthy) will also be recognized in the Spring 2024 issue of EFA and in EFA Design Showcase announcements. All participants with published projects will receive 25 complimentary copies of the magazine.
One-page layout Entry Fee: $550 Publication Fee: $3,750
Two-page spread Entry Fee: $350 Publication Fee: $5,650
Early Bird reservation forms due: Reservation forms due Presentations due Jury review Publication date
Oct. 13, 2023 Nov. 10, 2023 Dec. 4, 2023 December 2023 April 2024
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: SAVE $500 OFF PUBLICATION FEE WHEN YOU RESERVE BY OCTOBER 13.
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... plus hundreds of thousands
of pass-along readers and "look-alike" prospects on social media
magazine subscribers
unique website visitors per month
5,650
weekly newsletter subscribers
opt-in marketing e-mail subscribers
Source: Publisher’s Circulation Statement, Summer 2022
