John Knox Village Takes Second Place in Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards

John Knox Village of Florida (JKV) has proudly been awarded as the Second Place winner of SHNA 2024 — Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards in the category of Independent Living for its new luxury apartment building, Westlake.  The nomination was submitted in this fiercely competitive category by our architects, Perkins Eastman, who in collaboration with JKV, designed the community’s new construction at the heart of the campus.  The award recognizes senior living communities with newly constructed apartments.

Westlake, JKV’s newest residential neighborhood includes 147 state-of-the-art apartment homes, including a rooftop area for grilling and relaxing, with a first floor featuring two dining venues, a theater, an art studio, and technology classroom where JKV’s Technology Coordinator teaches throughout the week.

John Knox Village is revolutionizing senior living by introducing an innovative hospitality and wellness model. To kickstart this transformation, the design team at Perkins Eastman collaborated with Vice President of Operations at JKV, Thom Price and the executive team in a comprehensive campus master plan. The plan highlighted the importance of spaces between existing buildings, revealing a crucial missing element: a central campus heart that aligns with the long-term vision for both residents and the community. The site was reimagined as an ‘experience district,’ with a strong lakeside pedestrian-centric path connecting social, cultural, fitness, dining, and residential spaces.

 

 

 

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