
The Barclay at Tuckahoe
A warm and welcoming senior living community featuring 56 independent living units, 62 assisted living units, and 32 memory care units.Read More
We work with developers, owners, and operators to create dynamic senior living environments that enhance a resident’s capabilities and support their overall well-being.
May 7, 2025
Dallas, TX
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June 9-10, 2025
Broomfield, CO
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June 25, 2025
Chicago, IL
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Top Ten Senior Living Architecture Firm
BKV is #7 in Building Design+Construction’s ranking of the nation’s largest senior living facility architecture & engineering (AE) firms for 2024, as reported in the publication’s annual Giants Report.
Our design expertise revolves around rigorous planning and a design delivery process focused on building system cost-benefit analysis and product selection. We work with our clients to define their goals and vision, and through a research-based approach, we help them fully realize that vision.
By designing holistically from the “inside-out,” we generate design solutions that maximize value and return on investment, while enriching lives and strengthening communities.
Between Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and Memory Care (MC), BKV provides a full continuum of care, whether stand-alone building or blended community.
Age-restricted resort-style amenity living with a focus on an active and vibrant lifestyle and services to match.
Projects receiving state and federal financing with design features to promote community building.
Providing a market-rate living experience for seniors with incomes falling between affordable and luxury living to meet a growing niche in the senior market.
Senior living renovations require a thoughtful approach that balances modern upgrades with the unique needs of aging residents. Whether repositioning existing communities, enhancing wellness amenities, or improving accessibility, these projects prioritize safety, comfort, and operational efficiency. Strategic renovations can boost market appeal, align with evolving care models, and create vibrant, engaging spaces that foster community and independence.
Skilled nursing in senior living environments demands a design approach that prioritizes clinical efficiency while maintaining a warm, residential atmosphere. Thoughtful layouts, enhanced infection control measures, and adaptable spaces support both staff and residents, ensuring high-quality care. Integrating natural light, social spaces, and therapeutic amenities fosters well-being, dignity, and a sense of home for residents with complex medical needs.
We create projects that fit their place – urban, suburban, and rural – delivering work that provides a great experience from six blocks away, to the drop-off space, to the lobby, to a well-appointed outdoor courtyard space, and more.
BKV has vast national experience, bringing value to the design of senior projects by focusing on building codes, accessibility, and construction types, and selecting the ideal construction material for the right location to save substantial dollars.
We have the versatility and experience to construct buildings using wood, steel stud, and concrete, yielding maximum value for the owner within the design while comprehensively reviewing codes and construction types.
Licensed senior housing is a specialized market segment, and requires expertise to get projects appropriately designed and completed. Early in the design process, we meet with State Health Departments and review the project concept plans to ensure the design and process meet states codes and NFPA 101, when required.
Senior Living Practice Leader, Partner
Washington, DC
Senior Design Leader, Partner
Chicago, IL
Senior Design Leader, Partner
Minneapolis, MN
Director of Interior Design, Partner
Minneapolis, MN
Senior Living Practice Leader, Associate Partner
Dallas, TX
Helping Boomers Make Their Next Move
David Banta speaks with Multifamily Executive Magazine about how to catch the Boomer wave, and how older properties in prime locations make great candidates for senior living refits.
Creating Perfect Balance in Senior Living
Liza Kapisak shares senior living design strategies with Seniors Housing Business, citing how designers must consider physical and aesthetic needs of many parties, and how design choices can have a positive and long-lasting impact.
Aging in Place Gains Momentum in the Senior Living Industry
David Banta tells GlobeSt.com that he is seeing a trend of potential residents being more likely to stay in the region where they currently live versus moving to another part of the country.
Minimizing Fall Risk, Fostering Ease of Mobility
In BuildAccessible.com, Chris Palkowitsch offers practical strategies for enhancing home safety and accessibility, particularly in bathrooms, to reduce fall risks and support individuals using mobility devices.