MEDINA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY - SOUTHWICK MANOR SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS

TC Architects has been selected as the architect for Southwick Manor, a 30 unit affordable senior citizen building. This housing facility is being developed under HUD Section 202, in conjunction with the Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority in collaboration with the Society for Handicapped Citizens of Medina County.

The site is located in Brunswick, Ohio, a rapidly developing edge city about 25 miles southwest of Cleveland. The building is located on the main north/south street, Pearl Road, which is the focus area that Brunswick is developing as their downtown. The building is designed to front on Pearl Road, rather than the parking, to support the City’s desire for an appropriately scaled streetscape and a walkable downtown. This building will serve as the defining southern terminus to the downtown area with its clock tower serving as an informative and identifiable landmark.

The three-story building contains (30) one-bedroom apartments designed for independent living. To enhance the lifestyle and social interaction of the residents with each other and the community, the building contains a large community room, library, crafts center, computer room, and a health and wellness center.

Every unit will have a balcony or patio for seasonal outdoor enjoyment and a full kitchen. Ten percent of the units have been designed for mobility impaired, handicapped persons. All units will be visitable and feature universal design features to assure that residents will be able to age in place.

The building is designed using green products and principles. Energy efficiency and sustainability has been assured by using Energy Star rated equipment and products to the highest degree possible.