AUSTIN, Texas June 11, 2019 – Miami is a city of prestige, boasting some of the most lavish fine-dining experiences, high-end shopping, exclusive entertainment and hospitality-driven establishments. In Miami, there is a desire to always present one’s best, and that extends into interior designs of modern luxury establishments, including the city’s newest senior living community: Allegro Dadeland, a 23-story high-rise. The design team at StudioSIX5 (one of the nation’s leading interior design firms in the senior living sector) sought to create a chic ambiance featuring a striking combination of traditional and contemporary senior living designs. The 401,338-square-foot community features 212 residences and three floors of amenities.
“Since this is a coastal property, we chose to incorporate pops of aqua and dark eggplant and punch it up with white to give it the Miami twist,” said Claire Richards, project design manager for StudioSIX5. “We were going for an entrance with a luxurious hospitality vibe, which we achieved through the use of elaborate fixtures, statement pieces and a backlit concierge desk with sconces behind it. The overall result is a sleek and artistic independent living community incorporating clean white designs complemented by neutral palettes and warm wood, which bring in Miami flavor.”
In addition to the interior entrance, StudioSIX5 contributed to the exterior entry – a large covered outdoor space. For the exterior, the team chose a wood-paneled ceiling with hanging pendants and two lush green walls. Blue columns provide a taste of the aquatic influences inside. Contrasting patterns in the flooring add playful textures to the space. In addition to the exterior entrance, StudioSIX5 assisted with the design of two other outdoor terraces located on the sixth and 22nd floors. White wood beamed trellises, serene blue backsplashes, warm wood on the accent tables, linear designs and casual white iron chairs create an effortlessly sophisticated design.
“We really enjoyed the freedom we had in assisting with exterior design efforts, as the scope of our projects are mostly focused on interiors,” said Andrea Ramsey, design coordinator for StudioSIX5. “For the interior, we were excited about the incorporation of a large, clear wine locker with oversized glass doors and tiny cabinets that residents can lease to store their wine collections. It took a lot of coordination, but it was well worth the challenge of figuring out the spacing and incorporating the climate-control elements.”
Another interesting challenge StudioSIX5 faced was converting the property from an active adult community to an independent living community. Originally, the blueprints were for an age-restricted (55-plus) active adult community. However, upon listening to the feedback of area seniors, they learned that an independent living community was more desirable. The decision to change course was made toward the end of construction, so the designers had to reallocate furniture, see what they could and could not use, look at what new pieces they needed to buy and make sure that everything in both the exteriors and interiors now met codes for independent living residences.
“We ended up ripping out some of the units and replacing them with standard independent living amenities such as a dining room, fully operational bar, as well as physician and wellness offices,” said Richards. “We even added a penthouse level at the top which boasts finer finishes and upgrades throughout. Since this is a high-rise community, we wanted it to stand out from the brand and stand out from other senior living properties in the area. We took the existing brand and made some changes to tailor it to the Miami lifestyle. The result is a modern luxury community offering a full suite of sophisticated services and amenities in addition to a luxurious lifestyle experience with which others cannot compete.”