To obtain its LEED-Certification, Lenity utilized steel and concrete structural frame, concrete/steel deck floors, and composite wall paneling systems. Closely collaborating with the owners, Lenity’s MEP Department searched for ways to improve operations and save on energy costs for this project. High-efficiency LED lighting and occupancy sensors were installed throughout the facility. Each corridor…
Lenity Architecture is designing the Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory (near Bend, OR) campus master plan for a major renovation and new building project. The northwest contemporary style renovation addresses fundamental issues such as the need for additional space, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and enhanced usability of existing space. In keeping with the Nature…
The design and building industry conjures up mental images that can range from lofty corner offices with artfully placed bamboo to diesel trucks and hard hats. In our world, the images creating a divide between the design and building teams fall away and are replaced by a deeply rooted common thread–intense caring for our mutual…
by Andrea Fleschner Senior Interior Designer WCI, Inc. I design every hotel differently. I have a method to my madness but I’m the only one that holds the key–and some days–it’s a different key! However, there are overarching principals and considerations that work together to make each of my hospitality interior design projects successful. The…
As we enjoy the endless sugar cookies, sparkling lights and priceless time with family–our hearts are also with the seniors living in the buildings we design this holiday season. There is no equivalent to being surrounded by family in the comfort of our own home. There are no rivals to the nostalgia of signature family…
In a world where finite resources and creativity in conservation are key, the ECLIPTIC at Sunriver is a tribute to one of the most powerful of all known energy sources–the sun. The 1460 sq. ft. building is sited to mirror the curve of the sun’s path throughout the year. Such orientation allows potential passive solar…
Lenity Architecture is hosting an open house to celebrate their first year in the downtown Bend office. The public open house is during the First Friday Art Walk, August 1st from 6:00-7:30 at 1000 Wall, Suite 240. Nationally recognized Paula Watts Photography will be showcasing color and light from around the world with a gallery of fine photography…
The Caleo Bay Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is nestled at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains providing a tranquil desert setting for patients and visiting loved ones. This incredible site location provides easy access to medical care, conveniences and scenic beauty which made a complex approval process all worth while. Lenity Architecture provided…
The Copper Canyon Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a 33,000 SF building featuring 66 beds with private and shared rooms. Lenity Architecture provided full architectural services from land use to Certificate of Occupancy. To preserve the desert’s beauty for generations to come, there is a slope easement for all natural topography in Tuscon. The site…