Be our guest.Reminiscent of the charming country inns and historic roadhouses across New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. , The Inn at Spruce Wood welcomes residents and families with an eclectic colonial design reflecting the local vernacular and community culture. "As many small communities resist large construction projects, we really went all out to provide a 'socially acceptable' design scheme and ensure that people would feel comfortable in the space," explains interior design consultant and furniture supplier Danny Cocio. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The environment in which seniors live greatly affects their ability to function and enjoy a high quality of life; therefore, enhancing seniors' happiness and quality of life is critical to their overall well-being," says Denise Cadorette, executive director of The Inn at Spruce Wood. She adds, "We wanted to project a hospitality image where residents and families could discover the many 'familiar' social spaces, from the country kitchen and library to the family dining room--places where they could visit family outside their bedrooms." Regarding the library Cocio comments, "Residents really use it, because the collection, which is maintained and rotated by the local Durham Public Library, includes large-print editions and books on tape." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Architect David White David or Dave White can refer to a number of people:
White feels the project is successful because it maintains the design continuity of a single structure outside, while having distinct layouts inside that support three levels of care. Cadorette adds, "A single greeting point also supports our mission by recognizing all our residents as equal, despite their different required levels of care." Further describing the level of thought that went into the interiors, Cocio shares the design team's philosophy of making the project a reflection of the local community, from the architectural and interior design styles to the artwork programs' being based on local themes. Much of the furniture was also produced by local sources and, in some cases, custom-fabricated based on strict geriatric geriatric /ger·i·at·ric/ (jer?e-at´rik) 1. pertaining to elderly persons or to the aging process. 2. pertaining to geriatrics. ger·i·at·ric adj. 1. design criteria Noun 1. design criteria - criteria that designers should meet in designing some system or device; "the job specifications summarized the design criteria" criterion, standard - the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their . [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RELATED ARTICLE: The Inn at Spruce Wood DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE Durham is a town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, USA. The population was 12,664 at the 2000 census. Durham is home to the University of New Hampshire. History PROJECT SUMMARY Type of Facility/Setting: Independent and Assisted Living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. , and Alzheimer's/Memory Care Owner: Charles River Charles River River, eastern Massachusetts, U.S. The longest river wholly in the state, it flows into Boston Bay after a course of about 80 mi (130 km). Navigable for about 7 mi (11 km), its estuary separates the cities of Boston and Cambridge. Senior Living, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control Chief Administrator: Denise Cadorette, Executive Director, (603) 659-1100 Architecture: David M. White, Architect, (603) 497-3405 Interior Design: Kentco Corporation, (781) 740-6200 Photography: [c]2004 Thomas Photography, LLC Capacity: 40 assisted living, 35 independent living, and 25 Alzheimer's/memory-impaired units Total Project Area (sq. ft.): 80,000 Construction Costs: not released Cost/Sq. Ft.: not released BY ROBERT VOLZER, CID Cid or Cid Campeador (sĭd, Span. thēth kämpāäthōr`) [Span.,=lord conqueror], d. 1099, Spanish soldier and national hero, whose real name was Rodrigo (or Ruy) Díaz de Vivar. , IIDA IIDA International Interior Design Association IIDA Integrated Icing Diagnostic Algorithm IIDA Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Dressage Association , VOLZER DESIGN DEVELOPMENT |
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