Carlsbad by the Sea

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This retirement community was built on the site of a famous seaside resort. The new Carlsbad By The Sea replicates the unique mission-style architecture of the original 1929 structure and continues the long tradition of resort-style living with emphasis on health and wellness. The facility’s Assisted Living program has 14 residences, and the facility’s 33-bed Care Center offers round the clock professional nursing; rehabilitative therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy; and specialized restorative nursing programs. Physical and Occupational Therapy are available for the entire community. The primary challenge of this project was tying together three contiguous parcels into a cohesive community. Our solution was to create three destination points: the main building with a dining focus, the beachfront with an ocean terrace, and the across-the-street parcel with a wellness/pool facility and retail.

The design includes common areas for the residents to socialize. The dining space has an open display kitchen and includes private dining rooms for special events and small intimate alcoves and banquet seating for a more casual dining experience. Other common areas include an arts & crafts room, coffee bar, pool facility, a large mail/reading room, and a multi-purpose room. A common outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean has become a popular gathering place for visiting families. The design encourages and promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing outdoor walking paths, direct beach access, and close walking proximity to shopping and dining in Carlsbad Village.