The Glen at Scripps Ranch is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) nestled on a 53-acre site in the scenic hills of North San Diego County, home to the oldest mission in California. The community took a phased approach to construction and opening, with the final phase for the independent living community and amenities opening in early 2020.
KTGY, BraytonHughes Design Studios lead CCRC design
The community’s locale inspired the site-specific architectural design by KTGY (Irvine, Calif.), which led site planning and concept design and worked with BraytonHughes Design Studios (San Francisco, Calf.), leveraging hospitality and residential principles to create comfortable spaces with a sense of approachable luxury. Buildings feature contemporary interpretations of classic elements inspired by San Diego’s Spanish Colonial style. Through a holistic approach to addressing mental, emotional, and spiritual health, the design also creates a strong sense of place to give residents a feeling of purpose and belonging.
In designing the interiors for the public areas, including the commons building, pool house, and circulation and public spaces in the independent living units building, BraytonHughes brought a fresh approach to the aesthetic, with lightly colored walls and warm-toned wood as well as custom Spanish Revival-inspired carpets. The color palette features warm golds and blues, calling to mind the region’s expansive blue skies and ocean.
Kay + Hannah Art Advisory art program
A locally inspired art program led by Mary Hannah of comprehensive art consulting firm Kay + Hannah Art Advisory (San Francisco) features a landscape oil painting of Borrego Palms by local Orange County artist Jim Wodark that depicts the Anza-Borrego Desert and Borrego Valley.
The commons building, which includes a billiards room, card room, auditorium, theater, art center, library, bar and dining rooms, and connecting pool house, acts as the heartbeat of the community, providing a centralized hub for activities and socialization. At the health center, residents can access assisted living, memory care, and long-term care.
The memory care residences opened Sept. 2021; assisted living is expected to open in mid-November; and the skilled nursing community is slated to open early 2022.
The Glen at Scripps Ranch Independent Living project details
Facility name: The Glen at Scripps Ranch Independent Living
Location: San Diego
Completion: Early 2020, independent living only
Owner: Spieker Senior Development Partners
Total building area: 747,572 sq. ft., independent living only
Architect: KTGY
Interior designer: BraytonHughes Design Studios
Art program: Mary Hannah of Kay + Hannah Associates
Project details are provided by the design team and not vetted by Environments for Aging.
