73
“Our attention to detail was vitally
Another Newcombe goal was to
important in bringing the owners’
overcome what is often a stumbling
vision to life, creating the hospitality,
block for seniors who have left their old
warmth, and upscale comfort that they
neighbourhood for an unfamiliar way
hoped to provide their residents,” said
of living: a tendency towards isolation.
Newcombe,“For example, one of the
Their planning and design established
key objectives was to foster residents’
an in-building neighbourhood, with
independence and sense of control
easy to maneuver, simple to understand
over their own lives. The owner knew
navigation encouraging and facilitating
that offering a variety of venues where
social interaction. In fact, Williamsburg
residents can dine at their leisure would
has proven to be a genuine and fast-
contribute to such feelings. We knew that
growing community, with the residents
by creating a variety of dining styles with
actively enjoying every amenity.
the range of seating options not typically
used in retirement residences, but in highend resorts or hotels, we could enhance
them further.”
“
“
Our attention to detai l was vitally important in bringing the owners’
vision to life, creating the hospitality, warmth, and upscale comfort
that they hoped to provide their residents