Changing the Perception of Aging
Human by Design
We design exceptional spaces that change the perception and experience of aging.
At Perkins Eastman, Human by Design is more than a philosophy—it’s our commitment to creating environments that put people first. Nowhere is this more essential than in senior living, where design has the power to enhance independence, foster meaningful connections, and promote well-being at every stage of life.
As a global architecture, planning, and interior design firm with nearly 1,000 professionals across 23 offices, we bring broad expertise and deep resources to every project. With over
40 years of leadership in senior living design, we have helped reshape environments for aging populations and the organizations that support them.
Our principal-led teams take a strategic, forward-thinking approach, balancing flexibility, innovation, and design excellence. From master planning and phased renovations to ground-up communities, our work empowers older adults to embrace the next chapter of their lives with confidence and choice.
By the Numbers
A Holistic Approach
Our design approach is grounded in research, innovation, and a deep understanding of the evolving needs of older adults. We partner with our clients to design communities that stand the test of time, leveraging our firm-wide expertise in multiple disciplines and practice areas.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Our IDEAS process (Integrating Design, Economics, and Assessment into Strategy) helps providers develop new opportunities, reposition existing communities, and create innovative care models for the future.
RESEARCH-INFORMED DESIGN
Our in-house research team continuously explores how the built environment affects aging, well-being, and cognitive health— translating insights into real benefits for residents and operators.
CONVERGENCE: CROSS-SECTOR EXPERTISE
Senior living thrives at the intersection of multiple project types. We draw on Perkins Eastman’s deep expertise in hospitality, mixed-use, residential, education, workplace, and healthcare design to create communities that enhance resident and staff experience.
SUSTAINABLE & RESILIENT DESIGN
Our sustainable design approach creates lasting social, economic, and environmental value through a flexible, goal-driven framework. We tailor strategies to each project, integrating LEED, WELL, and Passive House principles to enhance resilience, health, and efficiency.
EXPERIENCE THAT SHAPES THE FUTURE
Our approach to senior living design goes beyond buildings—we create environments that foster connection, inclusivity, engagement, and wellbeing. To highlight the breadth of our work, on the following pages we have organized our experience into key themes that reflect the evolving goals of forward-thinking communities.
* Projects with asterisks indicate those completed in collaboration with another design firm.
PERSONAL LIFESTYLE
Previous spread: Livelle Mulholland
Left: The Wharf*
Top Left: The Wharf*
Bottom Right: The Seneca of Rockville*
DISTINCTIVE BRANDING
Left: AARP: OAK Health Club
Top: St Regis Amman Residences*
Bottom: John Knox Village
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LASTING IMPRESSIONS
Top: Sun City Yokohama*
Bottom: Momentum Midtown*
Right: Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks Following spread: Union Place*
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CREATING COMMUNITY
Previous spread: Front Porch: Spring Lake Village
Bottom: Livelle Mulholland
Right: John Knox Village
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ALL-DAY DESTINATIONS
Left: Elysian Residences, The Oren*
Top: The Summit at Rockwood
Following spread: Empress Laurelhurst
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MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES
Previous spread: Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks
Left: John Knox Village
Top Right: The Nines*
Bottom: Maravilla at The Domain
DISTINCT ATMOSPHERE
Top: Hyatt Regency Resorts World New York
Right: Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks Following spread: Anthology of King of Prussia
CONNECT WITH NATURE
Previous spread: Camphill Ghent (Courtesy of Dirtworks)
Left: NewBridge on the Charles
Top Right: Saint John’s On The Lake Bottom: Anthology of King of Prussia
SELF-EXPLORATION
Top: BCCUCC: Como Lake Development
Right: Livelle Mulholland
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ARTS & CULTURE
Left: John Knox Village Top: NewBridge on the Charles Bottom: Maravilla at The Domain
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LIFE-LONG LEARNING
Bottom: Washington University, McKelvey Hall
Right: Flatiron Institute, Computational Sciences
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MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
Previous spread: Antara Dehradun*
Left: Clarendale Six Corners*
Top: Clark-Lindsey Village
Bottom: Ritz Carlton Dallas Spa
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DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS
Top Left: The Forest at Duke
Top Right: Maplewood at Princeton*
Bottom: Rockwood Retirement Commmunity: The Summit
Right: Anantara Mina al Arab Ras al-Khaimah Spa*
Following spread: MonteCedro
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INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES
Previous spread: St. Regis Residences at Rye*
Left: Clark-Lindsey Village
Top Left: Ritz Carlton Residences at North Hills*
Bottom: Village at Providence Point
REFINED LIVING
Left: St. Regis Residences at Rye*
Bottom: Aegis Living, Queen Anne Rodgers Park
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ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Top: St. Regis Residences at Rye*
Bottom: Union Place
Right: Elysian Residences, The Landsby* Following spread: Southminster, The Terraces*
ASSISTED LIVING
Previous spread: Maplewood at Southport
Top: Lasell Village
Bottom: Maplewood at Southport
Right: Friendship Village, a Lifespace Community
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MEMORY SUPPORT
Left: Jewish Senior Life Green House ®
Top: Jewish Senior Life Green House ®
Bottom: Jewish Senior Life Green House ® Following spread: Oak Trace, a Lifespace Community*
CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES
Previous spread: Changsha Xiangya Health Valley LPC
Left: Tianquan Lake Wellness Senior Living Community
Top: Elysian Residences: The Oren Hamstead*
Bottom: HCM Sun City Minami*
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INTERNATIONAL DESIGN INSIGHTS
Top: Royal Aspen Tree Senior Living Community*
Bottom: Taikang Wuhan Chuyan Senior Living*
Right: Dehradun Antara*
