Harbour’s Edge in Delray Beach, Fla., has begun the second phase of an expansion and redevelopment master plan, which will offer a new lifelong learning center, an additional restaurant venue, and a complete reconstruction of common areas.
Harbour’s Edge houses 266 independent living apartment homes and a continuum of healthcare services on its campus. The community overlooks the area’s scenic Intracoastal Waterway, and the new design will focus on connecting water and nature inside and outside.
The $20 million project will reflect Harbour’s Edge’s unique character and commitment to a lifestyle of vitality. Ohio-based CC Hodgson Architecture group will design the space to communicate the role of nature as a force in well-being and carry the theme of wellness throughout the entire architectural repositioning.
The project includes the addition of a second waterfront restaurant with a bistro concept as well as a new piano bar. A key element in these additions is using the existing landscaped atrium and adding skylights to each area to enhance the space. The main restaurant at Harbour’s Edge is also being completely remodeled.
Outside the community, a new fountain will be added to open up the area. The fountain will depict the flow of water with an aqua-colored floor and ground pattern that winds through the pavement and continues into the flooring of the building’s main entryway. The water theme and flooring pattern continue through the building and out to the back toward the Intracoastal Waterway, connecting interior spaces with the newly landscaped outdoor areas.
A prominent feature of Harbour’s Edge is its focus on providing engaging activities and first-rate amenities. To further promote this, the project includes expanding the existing library and constructing a new media center. A new performing arts center will also allow the community to host more sophisticated performances. Echoing an exterior rotunda, the new media center’s entry is designed with a smaller-scale rotunda and skylight.
The project is scheduled to be completed by December 2016.
