First Colonial Inn
Square Footage: 15,000 SF
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Year Completed: 2015
Description: The renovation of the dining and public spaces was driven by the desire to keep residents engaged and to create a greater sense of community and connection among both residents and associates. To accomplish this, the design team opened up walls throughout the lobby, reception and dining areas, creating transparency in these spaces and promoting more meaningful social interaction.
The dining area, once a large expanse offering a single dining experience, has been crafted into three distinct areas, empowering residents with more personal choice, and also providing functional spaces for a wide variety of activities. These spaces augment opportunities for residents to gather, drawing them out of their rooms and into much-needed community with others.