Thom Minner
Director of Construction Project ManagementSunrise Senior LivingThom has been with Sunrise Senior Living collectively for over nine years; first in the interior design department working on Sunrise mansion designs and then for the last seven years managing the construction project management team that completes all small to large renovation projects across the Sunrise portfolio in the U.S. and Canada. In between stints with Sunrise, he served as Senior Director for Strategic Relations with the American Architectural Foundation. Thom holds an MFA in Interior Design and a MA in Modern Art History, Theory & Criticism.
E02 – Designing a Roadmap to Results: Enriching Residents Lives through Renovation
The Quadrangle is a unique community, founded in 1989 by Haverford College alumni on the grounds of a historic manor house. The community's culture is…The Quadrangle is a unique community, founded in 1989 by Haverford College alumni on the grounds of a historic manor house. The community's culture is deeply rooted in Quaker values, integrity, simplicity, and community. The Quakers have a long histo…The Quadrangle is a unique community, founded in 1989 by Haverford College alumni on the grounds of a historic manor house. The community's culture is deeply rooted in Quaker values, integrity, simplicity, and community. The Quakers have a long history of participation and consensus. The Quadrangle thrives under the leadership of an involved and dedicated Resident Association. Sharing feedback from residents, operations, ownership, and showing ex…The Quadrangle is a unique community, founded in 1989 by Haverford College alumni on the grounds of a historic manor house. The community's culture is deeply rooted in Quaker values, integrity, simplicity, and community. The Quakers have a long history of participation and consensus. The Quadrangle thrives under the leadership of an involved and dedicated Resident Association. Sharing feedback from residents, operations, ownership, and showing examples of design evolution, we will illustrate how roadblocks were turned into opportunities to build trust. Highlights will include how the community's unique sense of place was recognized as a differentiator to be enhanced. Valuable insights questions that should have been asked sooner, operational flexibility, resident involvement, and the constraints of tight timelines, an existing structure, and local zoning authorities will be addressed. We will share how specific design improvements; new amenities, open flexible spaces, natural light, faux lighting, biophilic design, and landscape upgrades generated excitement, improved resident wellbeing, and overcame resistance to change. Concluding with important resident feedback and post project outcomes, both measurable successes and lessons learned in areas such as environmental health, resident safety, and social interaction, attendees will learn from the projects success and our challenges along the way.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
