freedom plaza
Peoria, AZ
The traditional Southwestern architecture of this design creates an appropriate sense of place and residential character for the facility. Themes of independence, wellness and healing are emphasized in every detail. Taking advantage of the desert climate, numerous courtyards provide extraordinary access to the outdoors for residents and staff.
The short corridor-cluster design, with decentralized support services and dining, creates a residential living scale and enhances care-giving efficiency. The shops, activities, services, therapy center and indoor park of Main Street create an active community alternative to the resident units. Main Street is connected via covered walkways to an adjacent medical clinic to encourage use by staff and the surrounding neighborhood.
The new Memory Enhancement facility at Freedom Plaza Care Center in Peoria, AZ features the latest in design innovations for the daily life and care of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. This 14,000 SF building was designed with a sensitivity to the unique needs and lifestyle requirements of this user group. The design is based on the concept of a large house. It features a large open space in the center of the building which serves as the main living room and dining space for all the residents. The individual bedrooms surround this central living space which serves as the focus of the facility. Large exposed wood trusses with clearstory windows flood the living and dining areas with plenty of soft, diffuse light. In addition, a residential style “country kitchen” provides participants with the feeling of a home-cooked meal in an inviting and familiar setting. A beauty salon, laundry facility and conference space are also included as amenities for the residents daily use. Outside, a beautifully landscaped garden is available for the residents to enjoy. It features raised planting gardens, water features and a circular walking trail set within a natural setting evoking images of the local desert vegetation.
