DINING INNOVATION NOMINEE

Westminster winter park

Westminster Winter Park is located in the heart of Winter Park on the scenic shores of Lake Berry. Located just three miles north of Orlando in Orange County, the city of Winter Park is a small, quaint town of just 10 square miles and about 30,000 residents known for its Old World charm, elegant homes, quaint brick streets, extensive tree canopy, first-class shopping and dining experiences, and world-class museums.
As a Life Plan Community, Westminster Winter Park consists of 219 Independent Living apartments and villa homes, 55 Assisted Living apartments, and an 80-Bed Nursing/Healthcare center, as well as rehabilitation, therapy and home care. Residents enjoy active lifestyles and maintenance-free living in the picturesque lakeside setting.

The goal of the Dining Renovation was to elevate Dining and Social Experiences. This was accomplished by providing more opportunities for interaction with more full-service options, high-end elements, and interactive options in line with this premier senior living community. Secondary to elevating the dining experience was the desire to combat isolation by creating more social settings within the dining spaces designed to increase resident interaction. 

City/State:
Winter Park, FL
Date of Completion:
06/2023
Project Size (Sq. ft)
5,500 SF

Casual Dining Before | After

Owner:
Westminster Communities of Florida
Operator:
Westminster Communities of Florida
Architect:
Campbell & Van Dusen Design Studio, LLC (CVD)
Interior Design Firm:
Interior Design Associates, Inc. (IDA)
Builder/Contractor:
Coastal Reconstruction Group

Formal Dining Before | After

A variety of gathering spaces of multiple scales and settings for guest interactions has truly excited residents and provides unique experiences for those who cannot dine out more frequently. All options are available to all guests, with no limitations for those who require attendant assistance. The design style for the renovation captures Winter Park’s charm with a clean, fresh modern feel that can best be described as comfortable elegance with a light Florida influence. The expansive lake views were carefully considered during the design process, so that throughout the various spaces lakefront dining is offered to the residents, while coordinating and concealing such services items as storage for walkers in convenient locations.

A completely new entry area with direct adjacency to the lobby reflects the quality of the new dining options, and echoes the community’s relaxed yet upscale style while feeling current and fresh.  A palette of cerulean, rust, and sand punctuated with soft gold and bronze metals flows seamlessly with the rest of the community. Existing paintings that are special to the community were integrated into the art package and custom display areas were created to showcase the community’s tea cup and wine collections. These new, experiential dining zones all work in tandem to create a true dining destination for Westminster Winter Park residents.

The temperate California climate also encourages an indoor/outdoor lifestyle, inspiring our members to enjoy
outdoor dining and lounging next to the fireplace in our courtyard.

Designed to offer each member an elevated and engaged life, including the Elegant Palmer Library and Lobby.