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Gainesville, FL: Harper’s Pointe recently opened in the city of Gainesville as a beautiful, 55+ neighborhood at 2320 East University Avenue. With the 55+ housing sector growing strong, Harper’s Pointe encompasses independent living into one affordably priced community. This development is made possible through a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, where select units have been set aside for lower income households, along with other rental units that are not subject to LIHTC.

Rosemann showcases its finest architectural standards and aesthetic features with a clean, Southern resort-style design taking full advantage of its picturesque surroundings. The architectural staff considered every smallest detail with the residents in mind. Not only are the residences nearly maintenance free but also spacious, with 72 total units in a 3-story building with open 1 bedroom 1 / bathroom floorplans at 706 GSF and 735 GSF, as well as an attractive 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom layout at either 826 GSF or 875 GSF.

Sought-after conveniences include screened balconies and patios, granite kitchen countertops and hardwood floors, multiple bedrooms and baths and the choice of underground parking or a garage. Also available is a single story six-plex that offers a one level option for residents.

Residents enjoy a comfortable suburban lifestyle with the best in amenities including clubhouse, business center, fitness room, 24-hour emergency maintenance, onsite management, full kitchens with ENERGY STAR certified appliances, as well as furnished outdoor areas providing the perfect gathering place with friends.

The community is close to the urban forest of Bivens Arm Nature Park and the popular Butterfly Rainforest, as well as grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, and dining. Even better, residents enjoy the walkable life by being near Northglen Village Shops, Prospect Plaza and the Shops at Kendallwood. 

“Our team remains committed to providing the best in affordable senior housing as we continue to prioritize the comfort, enjoyment, and safety of the residents and staff at every community we design,” said Rosemann’s Kansas City Project Manager Michael Gaillard.

Rosemann has partnered with owner-developer Harper’s Pointe, LP on this modern-inspired and newly constructed development; along with general contractor, Fairway Construction; MEP, PKMR; and Civil, EDA Engineers. For more information about leasing, visit them at Harper’s Pointe.

Phoenix, AZ: Exciting news! South Summit Estates is now open, bringing a warm welcome in sunny Phoenix, AZ. It’s the ultimate spot for individuals ages 55+ craving recreational activities, social connections, and a hassle-free lifestyle. Eligibility for residency at this Low-Income Housing Tax Credit community is reserved for moderate and middle-income households meeting specific government standards. If you’re ready for a vibrant, low-maintenance lifestyle, South Summit Estates awaits you!

The ±111,969 GSF ground up project is a two-story wood-framed building with modern concept exterior design elements that are rich in color and capture the distinctive character of the surrounding Phoenix neighborhood. Architectural exterior characteristics include multi-color stucco system, pergolas, unit decks, and stone accents.

Inside, residents love the warm, open, bright spaces and layouts including studio / one bath at 585 SF, one-bedroom / 1 bath at 710 SF and two-bedroom / one-bath at 906 SF. Each unit has ENERGY STAR Appliances, dishwasher, microwave, kitchen pantry, spacious closet space, and washer and dryer.

Community amenities shine with activity event rooms, business center, pet-friendly areas for furry friends, beautifully landscaped walking paths with shaded seating areas, bike parking stations, and proximity to biking at the adjacent Phoenix Canal and hiking at South Maintain Park & Preserve. The unbeatable location is also within minutes of shopping centers, dining venues, and transportation, including Sky Harbor International Airport.

“We are excited to bring forward South Summit Estates, where seniors can enjoy a carefree living option at a great value, meet new people, and be a part of the camaraderie of a newer thriving community. Our commitment to providing the best affordable living experience is evident in every design detail of this community from spacious floor plans to a list of amenities, we’ve thought of everything to make you feel right at home, commented Rosemann’s Project Manager Michael Gaillard.

This wonderful development was delivered to the area by a collective project team including owner, South Summit Estates, L.P; developer JES Holdings, LLC; financial resources firm Affordable Equity Partners; general contractor, W.E. O’Neil; structural engineer, Rosemann Associates; MEP, LSA; and interior designer, Dena Kuddas.

South Summit Estates is located at 225 E. Jesse Owens Parkway, Phoenix, AZ. For more information visit https://www.southsummitestates.com/

Kansas City, MO: Rosemann recently completed the architectural and structural design and construction administration to Parker Square, an affordable housing development in Kansas City, MO, built in 1973. The phased transformation progressed building-by-building, addressing each building sequentially to prevent the displacement of the residents during the construction process.

Parker Square comprises 16 residential apartment buildings, each featuring two stories, along with basements. In total, the complex offers 204 units, consisting of 48 two-bedroom units, 108 three-bedroom units, and 48 four-bedroom units. Eleven of the four-bedroom units are designed to be ADA accessible. The property provides 343 surface-grade level parking spaces for residents. Additionally, the campus features an 8,155 square foot Clubhouse building.

Alterations included the implementation of fresh electrical lighting and necessary wiring, along with the upgrade of plumbing fixtures and HVAC systems. Rosemann actively facilitated discussions with MHDC to secure an exemption from the mandated SEER rating for HVAC equipment. This became imperative due to constraints in the current ductwork, which would have resulted in elevated failures and continuous maintenance challenges with higher SEER HVAC. The granted variance ultimately resulted in substantial six-figure savings for the project.

Additional interior improvements brought new flooring, drywall repair and paint, new interior and exterior entry doors, and environmental abatement. All unit kitchens were redesigned and received new cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Bathrooms were refinished with new vanity cabinets, and new sink tops, new shower surrounds and supporting rough plumbing.

Noticeable exterior cosmetic changes included new paint and cladding, as well as new roofs, and improvements to the wood frame, Fiber Cement siding, newly painted or replaced guard/ handrailing, and brick veneer repair ultimately bumping up the community’s curb appeal. New unit entry ramps were designed and installed at the 11 new ADA units.  

Sustainable improvements met Enterprise Green Community standards and incorporated Universal Design Features including lever action door hardware, lever action plumbing controls, flat landing surfaces leading to doorways, contrasting colors between countertops and flooring.mod

Renovations were supported by LIHTC funding (OR HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, which converts apartments’ funding to the Section 8 program).

Common areas include a community building with activity room, business center, theater room, community room with computer workstations and fitness center. Other amenities deliver common on-site laundry, on-site management, conference rooms, party room, police substation, playground, and well maintained landscapes. Additionally, the entrance to the Clubhouse was redesigned and relocated to the first floor for enhanced accessibility.

“We are thrilled to have contributed to this significant rehabilitation initiative, working towards enhancing the living experience for residents and, in turn, strengthening our communities,” expressed Ryan Montana, Project Manager at Rosemann.

Teaming Partners:
Owner | Parker Square Apartments Missouri LP (AKA Capital Realty Group)
General Contractor | CRG Developers, LLC
Master Subcontractor | 4 Sight Construction
MEP | Custom Engineering, Inc.
Structural Engineer | Rosemann & Associate, P.C.
Civil | Obi Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Interior Design | Benson Method, LLC

Click here to learn more about leasing opportunities at Parker Square Apartments.

Team Rosemann is delighted to share the exciting news that our groundbreaking senior living design, Lumina Las Vegas, has secured 3rd place in the distinguished Stand-Alone Memory Care category at the 2023 Senior Housing News Architectural Design Awards.

Lumina Las Vegas blends innovation, technology, and compassionate care in a first-class standalone community located at 2710 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV. The 42,000 GSF facility features 53-units and represents a beacon of innovation in the field, while prioritizing the well-being of individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

The achievement of Lumina Las Vegas is a testament to the innovative spirit combined with the diverse talents of our Denver team, including Nathan Rosemann, Steve Mulkey, and Zack Callaway. This success is also attributed to our strong collaboration with industry leaders, including owner Stonehill Asset Management, operator Solera Senior Living, general contractor The Korte Company, structural engineer Rosemann & Associates, civil engineer Lochsa Engineering, mechanical engineer Sunrise Air Systems, Inc., plumbing contractor Universal Plumbing & Heating, Co, electrical engineer Helix Electric of Nevada, LLC., and interior designer Studiosix5.

Visit 2023 SHN Awards for more insights into this year’s competition and to explore the inspiring projects that shape the future of senior living. Learn more about Lumina Las Vegas here.

A fresh approach to senior living is revealed in the East submarket of Shelby County, TN at Opus East Memphis. Rosemann & Associates is honored to have provided the highest in design standards and structural engineering at this comfortably elegant 17.5-acre campus comprised of 260,000 square feet of construction with unmatched living options.

Originally a private residence owned by a local hotelier, Opus has been transformed to cater to the aging population of the thriving Memphis region, offering them the opportunity to comfortably age in place, while maintaining close proximity to their friends, neighbors, and family. Nestled at 1029 Cherry Road, Opus enjoys a prime location just south of The Dixon Gallery and Memphis Botanic Gardens. This setting allows residents to immerse themselves in cultural experiences and provides access to the amenities of both Memphis and Germantown, including shopping conveniences, renowned restaurants, and the sports facilities of the University of Memphis. Additionally, Opus is conveniently situated near medical services, ensuring residents have easy access to healthcare when needed.

The distinct white exterior main building with black framed windows evokes a modern twist to the community, which houses a 3-story structure with 107 independent living units with one and-two-bedroom options and a 2-story structure with 63 assisted living units and 20 memory care units with studio and one and two-bedroom options and robust floorplans. An added appeal to the community is 60 cottages and single-family homes (designed by LRK architects).

The unique development joins two buildings/entrances with separate entrance, lobby, dining, and check-ins all within one building for Independent Living and Assisted Living and Memory Care. The cottages share the use of amenities such as café, bistro, swimming pool, art room and more within the Independent Living building. A two-hour wall (vertical CMU fire wall spanning entire structure) connected to an expansion joint was necessary to meet high seismic loads and standards for structural and plumbing because the area is a high seismic zone. Wood frame with steel superstructure, slab on grade with grade beam foundation system, composition asphalt shingles on pre-engineered trusses, brick masonry with fiber cement siding, high quality windows with energy conservation measures, and fully sprinklered NFPA 13 fire protection system with fire alarm integration are just a few of the features.  

Team Rosemann intentionally designed every detail to elevate the residents’ experience emphasizing a home meets hospitality feel, while delivering functional spaces highlighting luxury tiled bathrooms, frameless glass showers, quartz countertops, private outdoor balconies, and keyless entries to name a few. Sophisticated finish selections were utilized to express a sense of quality and superior ergonomically engineered construction balanced with a sense of contemporary forward-learning style.

A grandiose entry with fountains promenading up the drive flanked by cottages and an impressive view of the main entry to the Independent Living area speaks to the Southern architecture and contextuality. 

Noteworthy, Rosemann played a pivotal role in securing approximately $15,000 in funding for the project by successfully applying for a grant aimed at expanding the electric vehicle charging infrastructure, adding further value to the project’s services.

Opus is the ideal place to enjoy the leisure’s of retirement with unmatched amenities and quality services from the enviable grand lobby with living room and two majestic fireplaces, multiple on-site restaurants and bars, exposition kitchen, billiards and gaming room, theater, art room, fitness and rehab center and underground parking garage to its zero-entry swimming pool, dog friendly park, bocce courts and putting green situated in a picturesque outdoor setting with community gardens and walking trails.

Innovative advanced technology was implemented to ensure a secure and healthier environment including Wi-Fi emergency call system, cyber lounges, smart lighting and thermostats, RFID door hardware, automatic temperature scanning at all entrances, enhanced air flushing, ultraviolet lighting in ductwork, closed departmentalized HVAC systems, dedicated elevator cab air filtration, anti-microbial paint, and touchless fixtures.

Rosemann’s Denver Studio Director Nathan Rosemann said, “Opus is an excellent example of the type of design we deliver to the senior market, purposefully constructed to maximize the benefit to residents and ideally suited for Memphis’ ongoing growth. It is a privilege to be able to continue to design quality senior living housing for residents here, as well as across the country.”

Rosemann was proud to partner with a remarkable team that represents demonstrated excellence in high-end senior housing across the Southeast U.S. including developer, SageStone Partners; operator, The Arbor Company; general contractor, Montgomery Martin Contractors; civil, Kimley-Horn; MEP, McVeigh and Mangum; interior designer, SageStone Design; and planning and urban designer, Looney Ricks Kiss (LRK).

The holiday spirit came alive at the “10th Annual Rocking a Stocking Design Contest and Toy Drive,” an event that transcends creativity and compassion. Hosted by Working Spaces, in collaboration with Kimball International, this festive occasion aimed to brighten the season for the patients and families of SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

Our enthusiastic Team Rosemann, along with twenty-seven other local design firms, participated in the contest. The mission: to craft unique stockings and contribute over 9,000 toys to warm the hearts of the recipients and to underscore the true meaning of the holiday season.

The guidelines for the competition were simple, yet allowed for boundless creativity. Teams were tasked with creating stockings falling into two categories: Function and Form. The challenge was to incorporate the provided stocking into their designs, with deconstruction being an acceptable approach. Our team, driven by camaraderie and a shared commitment to the cause, presented the whimsical “Snowflake Stadium.”

“Snowflake Stadium” was a visual delight suspended over a large full stocking. It featured a concert stage made entirely of wood and a creative use of various color shades of red stockings. The provided red stocking material was used to create several of the audience stockings. The felt material was used for stadium seating, individual character stockings, and the trees. Team Rosemann carefully crafted over 67 ‘small’ stockings and 37 unique stockings during an office happy hour, ensuring a touch of personalization in each design and an excellent opportunity to involve the staff in the project.

The hand-made stage was alive with puns and creativity, hosting the Stockin’ Rockers band, a sold-out audience of stockings, and a coal pit “Mosh Pit” for added excitement. Recognizable pop culture and celebrity characters adorned the stands, including the Grinch, Olaf, Yukon Cornelius, a Minion and even the Kansas City Chief’s Travis Kelce with a friendship bracelet with his number on it showing his support for glittery rock star Taylor Swift on the piano. Some familiar faces were painted on the rocks. Even all the black stockings stood as the stage techs on the side of the stage.

Team Rosemann efforts were rewarded with the 1^st place award for the Form Category and Snowflake Stadium was voted as People’s Choice by the participants of the event!

Here is a list of all the winners:

FORM Category winners:

• 1st Place: Rosemann & Associates, P.C. – Snowflake Stadium
• 2nd place: Haskell Company – Whoville Hospital
• Honorable Mention: Design Alliance – The Treehouse

FUNCTION Category winners:

• 1st Place: Cannon Design – Taylor Swift Mania
• 2nd Place: Lamar Johnson Collaborative – Bluey The Heeler Puppy
• Honorable Mention: GMA – Plinko Game & Stocking

People’s Choice: Rosemann & Associates, P.C. – Snowflake Stadium

“It is all about the details of the different character stockings and the visual scene that we created with created hidden surprises for the viewers to find each time they looked at our stocking.  The design truly captured the holiday spirit, blending tradition with contemporary references to captivate the audience.” – Ashley Hicks, Rosemann & Associates, P.C.

As the event neared its conclusion, the culmination of creativity and generosity unfolded. The stockings and toy donations were presented to the children and families at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, providing a source of joy during what might be a challenging time for them.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Team Rosemann for their unwavering commitment to this deserving cause. The efforts of Ashley Hicks, Kayla Thomas, Zachary Braun, Drew Jablonski, Brad Rohman, Taylor Williamson, John Williams, Mark Gettemeyer, Sydney Woods, Katie Mueller, Brittany Kampschroeder, Susan Bowen, Jarrett Cooper, Spencer Reed, Kent Hoynacki, Doug McElvain, Kearston Breaux, Ryan Montana, and Patty Bommarito have undoubtedly made a lasting impact on the community.

As the holiday season is upon us, may this event serve as a reminder of the magic that happens when a community rallies for a cause.

Denver, CO: We are pleased to announce the latest addition to our growing Denver team, Cristina! Cristina officially joined us in October to take on the role of Project Manager. A graduate of the esteemed Southern California Institute of Architecture, Cristina is already making her mark as a valued member of our family.

Cristina has over 17 years of experience as project manager, where her expertise spans a wide range of project types, including multifamily residential developments and the renovation of high-end residential and commercial spaces. She has knowledge of the permitting process for various city agencies and has led meetings with client/consultant teams, developed project schedules, and adeptly managed staffing requirements in alignment with impending deadlines.

In her role at Rosemann, Cristina continually monitors project budgets and schedules and serves as primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, consultants, and vendors. She also enjoys visiting project sites to troubleshoot any issues that may arise during construction.

Cristina is skilled at drafting full working sets in conjunction with coordinating consultant drawings, alongside reviewing project specifications and materials. She embraces new technology and software and is proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Sketchup, Rhinoceros, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Denver Studio Director Nathan Rosemann commented, “We are pleased that Cristina has joined us and we look forward to all the exciting projects and successes that lie ahead with her talent and dedication.”

Cristina is an avid cyclist and runner and embraces the stunning landscapes of Colorado in her free time. Gardening is another one of her favorite pastimes.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Cristina!

Denver, CO: A big welcome to Felipe Medrano who recently joined our Denver office as Staff Engineer. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and an emphasis on Structural Engineering. As a bilingual motivated team player, he is a welcome addition to our team.

Felipe started his career as a truss/building designer and brings over several years of design experience ranging from small residential additions, single family homes, commercial buildings up to large multifamily buildings. His truss/building design skills include the design of wood structural members, drafting of floor and roof layouts, as well as 3D modeling.

He also brings 5+ years of structural engineering experience with new-build residential projects, residential remodels, and forensic projects. His structural engineering design includes truss repairs, foundation repair, residential additions, single-family tract homes, custom homes, and multifamily buildings. Over his career, he obtained valuable project management skills and CA experience.

At Rosemann, Felipe performs structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, skills, and experience. He also researches design options and documents findings, develops probable construction cost estimates and coordinates work with the architectural team.

Felipe’s many software and technical skills include Risa 3D/2D, Tekla Tedds, Revit structural (3D modeling), Auto CAD (2D modeling), Weyerhaeuser Forte and Mitek.

In his free time, Felipe loves hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and, most of all, spending valuable time with his wife and 4-year-old daughter.