Providing a supported, purpose-built community for adults with mild intellectual and developmental disabilities
Built on Collaboration
Close, proactive collaboration with ownership defined this project from the start. Open access to the jobsite allowed for real-time feedback and fine-tuned adjustments throughout the construction process, keeping decisions moving and protecting the quality of the job. Coordinating across more than 50 trade partners required seamless communication and mutual trust at every level, creating a foundation that proved essential to delivering a campus of this complexity and scale. The first home was phased months ahead of the others and used as the basis for numerous mockups to ensure every design element fulfilled ownerships’ vision, creating a harmonious blend of form and function. Plywood cutouts were made to the exact size of every piece of furniture to aid ownership in confirming a sense of scale and orientation, in addition to movement restrictions through all spaces.
Proactive Planning. Protected Outcomes.
The project team used DroneDeploy technology to identify some congested spaces in between cottages for future expansion. This improved the community layout and maximized usable space before a single issue could arise in the field. Construction during rainy season introduced significant risk of wood warping, moisture damage, and mold growth across the wood-framed residential buildings. To mitigate this, the team implemented multi-layer material protection strategies throughout the build, followed by post-construction chemical treatment, thereby protecting the integrity of every structure and the long-term comfort of future Neighbors.
Balancing Residential Comfort with Large-Scale Infrastructure
Amber Grace Community is neither a typical multifamily development nor a custom home build – it’s a one-of-a-kind living concept requiring the warmth of a residential environment alongside the sophistication of institutional-grade infrastructure. Data center-style electrical panels, advanced MEP coordination, and a unique programmatic vision demanded precision planning and a team capable of executing at both scales simultaneously.
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Oaks at Whitaker Glen
A Multi-Phase Transformation Elevating Comfort, Community, and Connectivity
