Merriam, KS: Construction is complete at Switzer Senior Villas, a new affordable multifamily housing option for individuals ages 55 or better. Switzer brings new energy to the southeast corner of West 71st Street and Switzer Road in Merriam, Kansas at the site of the former West Antioch Elementary School, which closed in 2003.
Leading this attractive design was architect Rosemann & Associates, P.C., giving special attention to details specifically intended to create a unique, independent, maintenance-assisted lifestyle in an active neighborhood setting. Tenants choose from 10 total resident buildings and 45 overall units with 3 accessible apartments and 2 hearing and visually impaired units among a mix of well-appointed one- and two-bedroom floorplans for lease.
The newly developed step free one-story villas deliver contemporary finish selections including vinyl plank flooring, beautiful kitchen cabinetry with ample storage space, 9-foot-tall ceilings, and front & rear patios. Design considerations such as countertop/ cabinet and flooring transition color contrast and horn strobe alerts for smoke detection accommodate the needs of visually or hearing-impaired tenants to ensure a healthy and safe living environment.
The exterior material mix includes stone, cementitious horizontal lap and shaker style siding, architectural shingle and standing seam metal roof accents. Rosemann carefully collaborated with the civil engineering team to develop stepped building details to maintain beautiful plan layouts that accommodated the site grading challenges.
A full complement of living options at this pet-friendly community include kitchens with dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, microwave, full size washer/dryer, and private patio. Common area amenities offer a 2,040 square foot clubhouse with community space, business center, fitness studio, and kitchen, as well as an outdoor bocce ball court. More than just a place to live, Switzer is also a walkable community with connectivity to nearby trails right outside the door.
“We are excited to see Switzer Senior Villas become part of the Merriam community. With 100% of the apartments preleased early, this development signifies an important need for quality senior housing and services in the area,” said Rosemann’s Vice President/St. Louis Studio Director, Jarrett Cooper.
Switzer Senior Villas project enlisted the services and expertise of the following project team:
Owner/developer – Switzer Senior Villas, LP
General Contractor – Woodco, Inc.
Master Subcontractor – 4Sight Construction;
Structural Engineering – Rosemann & Associates, P.C.
Civil Engineering – Engineering Solutions
MEP Engineering – PKMR Engineers, LLC.
This venture is made achievable through support from Kansas Housing Resources Corporation and low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC).