RENOVATION / REPOSITIONING (CAMPUS)

Forefront Living Presbyterian Village North (PVN)

Multiple renovations of Presbyterian Village North over several decades resulted in an architectural hodge-podge, which the owner-operator sought to unify aesthetically through a major repositioning effort. The overall aim: respect the original design while delivering a cohesive, contemporary look that feels new, fresh, and bright. Efforts focused on improving and securing the entry sequence, renovation of the amenities hub (Corrigan Building), reinventing the pond feature at the campus core, and introducing The Hawthorne, a five-story, 217,000-square-foot IL residence.

The architects removed an entrance porte cochere and tower structure, creating a new entry statement to emphasize the welcoming, parklike nature of the community. Residents are greeted by an unfolding garden setting, the arrival sequence revealing the 17,000-square-foot Corrigan Building, where a dramatic wood-and-steel cantilevered shelter shades the paved drop-off area. A two-sided water-wall provides a biophilic backdrop to a private lobby garden, foreshadowing emphasis on water throughout the parklike site.

Across a revamped courtyard from Corrigan, 54 obsolete apartment residences were demolished and replaced with The Hawthorne, featuring 112 IL units with open floorplans and large balconies, as well as support spaces and a fifth-floor city-view lounge. The Hawthorne’s façade combines brick, stone and plaster in a gesture that ties together the architectural context on campus. An air-conditioned connector to the Corrigan presents a social mecca tying together the chapel, the café and the classroom settings, underscoring the possibilities for purposeful living.