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Check out our latest design insights and firm updates. We like to post fun, creative or design industry trends here.

SAS Architects & Planners recently unveiled a captivating drone video capturing the beauty and thoughtful design of their latest project at Oak Trace Senior Living Community in Downers Grove. This video offers a sweeping aerial perspective of the newly completed Independent Living apartment building and Clubhouse addition — the final piece of a visionary master plan that’s been in the works since 2015.

A New Perspective on a Senior Living Community

SAS Architects & Planners recently unveiled a captivating drone video capturing the beauty and thoughtful design of their latest project at Oak Trace Senior Living Community in Downers Grove. This video offers a sweeping aerial perspective of the newly completed Independent Living apartment building and Clubhouse addition — the final piece of a visionary master plan that’s been in the works since 2015.

This article explores how Baby Boomer expectations are shaping apartment design, decision-making factors behind the move, and the role of personalization and technology in the design of Independent Living communities.  The process of personalization assists in creating a more engaging and successful sales process which appeals to this generation who values individual experiences. Finally, we will examine a case study which successfully implemented some of the design features and personalizations which appeal to this generation.  

From Aging to Thriving – New Standard for Senior Living (Part 1)

This article explores how Baby Boomer expectations are shaping apartment design, decision-making factors behind the move, and the role of personalization and technology in the design of Independent Living communities.  The process of personalization assists in creating a more engaging and successful sales process which appeals to this generation who values individual experiences. Finally, we will examine a case study which successfully implemented some of the design features and personalizations which appeal to this generation.  

Oak Trace - Phase 2: Rendering Flyby

Oak Trace – Phase 2: Rendering Flyby

As part of space planning, architecture, and landscape design, and in coordination with civil engineering our models act as a "before" to the final construction and what comes to reality.  Take a look below at our video rendering of the Oak Trace Phase 2 - Independent Living addition and come back for our drone flyby [...]
Friendship Village of Bloomington - Campus Repositioning Compilation

Friendship Village of Bloomington – Campus Repositioning Compilation

When owner Lifespace Communities and developer Greystone Communities came to SAS to reposition their senior living campus in 2016 and explained their intentions we knew an exciting project was being proposed. We were tasked with providing a new Assisted Living/Memory Care building, modernized Skilled Nursing neighborhoods to house existing residents in new construction, and a [...]
Waterford Estates - Interior Conversion Video Walkthrough

Waterford Estates – Interior Conversion Video Walkthrough

A Fly-By of King Bruwaert House

A Fly-By of King Bruwaert House

To meet the increased demand for senior living and address the realities of our current financial market, modular construction provides a route to address these challenges, which are particularly prevalent in the middle market.  This unique method of construction is a blend of efficiency, affordability and quality construction, assembled within a controlled environment and shipped to the site for final installation.  Capitalizing on off-site fabrication techniques, modular construction accelerates the building process while significantly reducing both time to market, unforeseen expenses and unpredictable weather delays.

Modular Construction: A Middle Market Senior Living Alternative

Integrated Development II and SAS Architects, along with USAA Real Estate and Centennial Real Estate, are realizing the potential of reinvigorating failing mall developments by partnering to build and operate luxury senior living communities as part of the overall mall redevelopment process . The vision behind this development is to create an inspiring and active community for seniors which complements the retail, restaurants, unique regional offerings and residential properties found at the mall. The concept is a city within a city and has a myriad of easy to reach opportunities that benefit a greater demographic of young adults and older adults looking to maintain a vibrant quality of life through retirement.

Live-Work-Play-Retire: Senior Living at the Mall

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We are well on our way through Phase I of construction, and we are all excited to see more progress, less dust and the exciting things coming.  It seems like every day we are getting closer to our goal of having a collaborative office environment to match our collaborative design style.  See the blog post for more information and some progress shots and renderings.   

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2018 SAS Holiday Party

2018 SAS Holiday Party

SAS Office Remodel

SAS Office Remodel

At SAS Architects, we were able to end the year on a high note.  This past winter, we celebrated the end of a very successful year at SAS Architects by celebrating together at our annual Holiday Party.  Any time we get a chance to bring the SAS family together is a reason to celebrate...

SAS Holiday Party 2017

As summer comes to a close, we look back to last month’s first annual summer party.  This year, we celebrated the end of a very successful summer at SAS Architects by going on a boat tour on Lake Michigan.  We were treated to the sights and sounds of Chicago and all that Lake Michigan has to offer...

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Logo Redesign

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Our latest Continuum of Care Retirement Community is opening soon and we cannot wait to show you the completed work. Until then, please watch this short time-lapse of the construction progress courtesy of Aerialscapes and Walsh Group. It has been a long journey from initial concepts to the final work, but as usual, all good things are worth the wait.

Sheridan at Green Oaks Opening Soon

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