Business Details
25 Years
experience
Innovative Architectural Solutions for Senior Living
Founded in 2001, Mackenzie Architects has established itself through originality, resourcefulness, and a people-first approach. Our expertise spans senior living, multifamily housing, mixed-use developments, modular construction, and healthcare architecture. We pioneered innovative loft housing prototypes and lead in systems-built construction, leveraging decades of experience in senior housing solutions including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Our design philosophy prioritizes creative, functional spaces that enhance quality of life while balancing context, site, market, and budget. We employ an integrated process engaging stakeholders across disciplines to deliver client-focused outcomes, supported by proven project management leadership and a commitment to innovation.With over 100 senior living and multifamily projects completed, ranging from 16 to 800 units, we provide flexible, sustainable solutions tailored to evolving market needs. Our Aging in Community model promotes intergenerational living, ecological sustainability, and social engagement, redefining 21st-century retirement and community. Systems-built construction enables faster, higher-quality results through controlled-environment fabrication while maintaining design consistency and cost predictability. We build stakeholder commitment through collaborative decision-making, ensuring projects remain within defined parameters while adapting to changing requirements.
Services
Senior Living Design
Multifamily Housing
Modular Construction
Healthcare Architecture
Mixed-Use Development
Loft Housing Prototype
Aging in Community
Systems-Built Construction
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of experience in senior housing and multifamily design.
- Our team pioneered innovative loft housing prototypes for modern living needs.
- We employ systems-built construction for faster, higher-quality results.
- Our Aging in Community model promotes sustainable, intergenerational living.
- We guarantee design consistency and cost predictability across all projects.
Services
Senior Living Design
We create homelike environments for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Our designs prioritize dignity, community engagement, and accessibility. With 30+ years of experience, we deliver sustainable solutions tailored to aging populations.
Modular Construction
Our modular construction approach fabricates components in controlled environments for superior quality and efficiency. This method reduces timelines by months while maintaining design flexibility. We ensure cost predictability and consistent labor quality across projects.
Multifamily Housing
We specialize in urban and rural multifamily developments balancing market demands with community needs. Our innovative loft prototypes optimize space and functionality. Projects range from 16 to 800-unit complexes with adaptable unit mixes.
Healthcare Architecture
Our healthcare designs focus on patient wellness and operational efficiency. We create functional spaces for clinics, hospitals, and specialized care centers. Solutions integrate natural light, intuitive wayfinding, and advanced medical infrastructure.
Aging in Community
This model fosters sustainable communities with all-age inclusivity. We design spaces promoting ecological responsibility, social interdependence, and lifelong engagement. Features include accessible housing, shared amenities, and civic participation opportunities.
Questions
What is Aging in Community design?
Aging in Community creates neighborhoods that support all ages through sustainable living, interdependence, and lifelong engagement opportunities while prioritizing elder accessibility and wellness.
How does modular construction benefit projects?
Modular construction reduces timelines by 30-50% through simultaneous onsite/offsite work, improves quality control via factory environments, and allows late-stage design adjustments for market adaptability.
What senior living options do you design?
We design independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities with homelike environments that balance privacy and community interaction.
Can you handle large-scale multifamily projects?
Yes, we've completed projects ranging from 16 to 800-unit complexes with adaptable designs that optimize density while maintaining livability and market relevance.
How do you ensure client needs are met?
We use an integrated process involving stakeholders throughout design, employing collaborative decision-making to align solutions with client objectives and user requirements.
