Frank Muraca was recently featured in the April/May 2017 Seniors Housing Business Magazine discussing the anticipated construction growth in coming years. To read the full article, click here.

The LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo at Navy Pier provided a forum for informative education sessions. ARCH’s Brit Vipham spoke on a panel regarding Designing with Longevity in Mind.

The Mount Miguel Covenant Village campus, located in Spring Valley, California, celebrated its 50th anniversary and grand opening of a new Life Center. ARCH served as Owner’s Representative for the project and enjoyed celebrating with the campus and project team.

The third annual Interface Seniors Housing West conference took place in Los Angeles, California. Frank Muraca participated in a panel discussion on The Outlook for Senior Housing Development. Topics included what’s being built, where and how best to gauge market opportunities.

In January, Eben Ezer Luther Care Center in Brush, Colorado, closed on their USDA loan to start a multi-phased repositioning project. The campus is undertaking a replacement of its current occupied facilities, enhancing current levels of care, improving services and adding amenities, including: a new assisted living and memory care building, two new skilled nursing wings and new central services, commercial kitchen and laundry and common area amenities.  This project will revamp the campus and position it well to service the Northeastern Colorado region for many decades to come. ARCH’s efforts have helped navigate all aspects of the development process for the complex long-term project.

The Clare, located in downtown Chicago, Illinois, renovated common spaces throughout the high-rise senior living community and is nominated for a Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Award. Projects included a new Discovery Center, lobby renovations with a new additional entrance, updated serving and event space on the 53^rd floor providing a premier view of the Chicago skyline, new Bistro on the 9^th floor and formal dining area on the 17^th floor. ARCH managed the phased renovations for the Owner, Senior Care Development.

ARCH was an exhibitor at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and EXPO in Indianapolis. The ARCH team was able to connect with colleagues and network with other industry leaders who share our passion and commitment to improving the lives of those we serve. Frank Muraca also presented an education session on how to keep your Board informed during a campus development project.

Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care, located in Chicago, Illinois, completed an expansion and renovation to the existing rehabilitation center.  The project included a newly renovated skilled nursing wing, new office and therapy support areas, and a newly constructed physical therapy building with a separate entrance. ARCH provided project management and construction oversight to ensure construction was complete for a fall grand opening.

The Mount Miguel Covenant Village campus located in Spring Valley, California recently completed phase one of a new Town Center project. The dramatic mission style campus centerpiece for staff and residents contains administrative offices and a health clinic as well as multiple dining, entertainment, social, fitness and activity areas. ARCH was brought on during construction, providing Owner’s Representative services to help achieve successful completion within a constrained budget.

ARCH’s corporate social responsibility program encourages staff to create a positive influence in the communities in which we work and live. Communications Manager, Brit Vipham, volunteered with McHenry County Habitat for Humanity painting the interiors of a home in Woodstock, Illinois. This home renovation was part of the Habitat for Humanity Women Build Program, which addresses the housing crisis facing millions of women and children worldwide.