FRANCISCAN VILLAS

Historic renovation and adaptive reuse to apartments

St. John's Regional Hospital converted to 104 apartments and community spaces. The south portion of the building was the original St. John's Hospital, built around 1904, and the north section was added in the early 1940's. The exterior of the buildling was restored to its original look and historic design. Roofs were completely replaced; parking lots redone; the grounds were renovated and landscape upgraded; corner monuments/fencing added; and entrance feature designed.

Mechanical systems in the building were completely redone and upgraded, all common areas refurbished, and additional community space added. There is a new 3,000-square-foot brick maintenance/storage building, to complement the original building. The common kitchen and dining area have been upgraded, and the kitchen continues to offer full meals, laundry, and other services to residents at a nominal rate.

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COMPLETED - 2004

AWARDS

2005 North Springfield Betterment Association Beautification Award

2006 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Second Place Award in Best of Seniors Housing