Brightview Bethesda

Architect: Hord Coplan Macht

Owner: Shelter Development, Inc.

Location: Bethesda, Maryland          

Merit Award

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Brightview Senior Living, a Baltimore-based senior living provider, has risen to the challenge of adapting their efficient low-rise suburban model, to a high-rise urban tower. The physical restrictions of a tight downtown site have inspired the provision of enhancements that ultimately benefit the community of residents, associates, families and neighbors. The ‘Woodmont Triangle’ area is home to a mix of restaurants, galleries, retail, banking, health and over services, which make the community attractive to senior residents and their families.

Jury

David Banta, AIA (Chair), WDG Architects, Washington, DC

Paul Donaldson, AIA, PRDG Architects, Dallas, Texas

Karla Jackson, Studio Six 5, Austin, Texas

Dayle Krahn, Baptist Housing, Delta, British Columbia

David Lacy, Southminster, Charlotte, North Carolina

Jury comments

The project approach includes significant enhancements to the community, resident’s families and of course the residents. The jury saw this bold departure as a commitment to the community and an investment in the larger arts district that the community resides within. The connection to the community is not only physical as demonstrated in a pedestrian walkway but includes cultural events organized by the residents such as film festivals, block parties and other events.

Image credits

Brightview Bethesda

Hord Coplan Macht 2017

Brightview Bethesda

Hord Coplan Macht 2017

Brightview Bethesda

Hord Coplan Macht 2017

Brightview Bethesda

Hord Coplan Macht 2017