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Design Feature
Eclectic, elegant and warm, the library has become the residents’ much-used living room.
The elegant pool area features therapeutic salt waters,
a relaxing hot tub and a spot to rest and have a chat.
Banquettes with a frosted glass screen divide Christopher’s,
the fine dining restaurant, into intimate rooms.
The Media Room’s firm, upright lounge seating with drink holders
makes for easy, comfortable film watching.
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their residents,” said Judy Newcombe,
principal of NDA.
“One of the key objectives was to foster
residents’ independence and sense of control
over their own lives. The owner knew that
offering a variety of venues where residents
can dine at their leisure would contribute to
such feelings,” added Newcombe.
Newcombe Design Associates is one
of Canada’s leaders in healthcare design.
For nearly 25 years NDA has provided a
full range of interior design for specialised
environments. The firm is known for its
expertise in meeting the complex needs
of people with perceptual, cognitive and
mobility challenges, as well as in-depth
knowledge of the wide range of products
that meet the specialised needs of healthcare
facilities.
More information at www.arido.ca