Gone are the days of stale activity rooms, and no more dull cafeteria halls with equally bland food options. Common areas in senior living are becoming lavish environments sometimes envied by the younger generation. Upscale dining with chef-inspired cuisine, full-blown spas and outdoor havens are just a taste of what senior living communities feature today.
Read MoreProject Reveal Part I: The Mather Tysons
Studio 121 was approached to help reimagine The Mather Tysons' originally approved mixed-use site into residences where residents could enjoy forward-thinking luxurious lifestyles. The overall design infuses WELL strategies with luxury brands, international talent, and sustainability and biophilic design to support Mather’s commitment to Nextraordinary™ living.
Read MoreOlder Americans Month: Support Connection and Aging in Place
Each May, the ACL celebrates Older Americans Month. For 2024, the theme centers around the power of connection and the role social connections and meaningful relationships play in supporting aging in place. Interior design can have a profound impact on how older Americans interact with one another and comfortability as they age.
Read MoreColor for Senior Living Spaces
Today’s senior living communities are evolving to feel increasingly like upscale hotels. Color is a key component when designing these spaces, blending cozy and luxury as the community is more than a hotel but a home. Yet there are many nuances when selecting color for senior living, including functionality, accessibility and mood enhancement.
Read MoreImpactful Design Involves Storytelling, Functionality and One-To-One Relationships
How can you make a difference in design? Through renovations, make a point to solve current problems in the space — creatively but with functionality in mind. In new construction, meet the community where they are while pushing past assumptions.
Read More2020 Interior Design Trends: Senior Living Edition
Our essential list of design trends for 2020, but with a senior living twist! This year has been a whirlwind, and much of that has informed interior design trends, especially in senior living design. We have made a list of our top commercial interior design trends to watch for this year!
Read MoreEnvironments for Aging Magazine: Fall 2020 Issue
Check out our Studio 1∙2∙1 Design Profile in the Fall 2020 issue of Environments for Aging Magazine!
Environments for Aging Magazine | Fall 2020 Issue
Celebrating 13 Years: Our Story
As a design firm, Studio 1∙2∙1 has always been about the story.
From the beginning, we’ve understood that every client is different, every project unique. Location, budget, desired aesthetics, and functionality, all play a role. We thrive on the opportunity to assess each new project with a fresh perspective while staying in continual dialogue with our clients: a one-to-one approach.
Read MoreProject Highlight: Expansion at Fleet Landing
Construction is well underway for this Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Jacksonville, FL.
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