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Welcome Max Winters!

We’re excited to announce that Max Winters, RA, has joined our team as a Senior Designer!  He comes to RLPS having spent a decade focused  on how the built environment can improve the experience of aging for older adults. Based out of our Pittsburgh office, Max will partner with local, regional, and national clients to…

The New Kid on Campus: Designing for Non-Traditional Students

When asked to picture a college student, the typical representation is a young adult – anywhere between 18-22 years old. They are probably wearing jeans and possibly a shirt emblazoned with the name of the institution that they attend. While that image fits the simple majority of students, it doesn’t represent all of them. Despite…

Givens Estates – Friendship Park Apartments

This 125,569 square foot, senior living apartment expansion replaces lower density housing. Constructed in two phases, the buildings work with the topography to increase density and integrate a stream running between them.  Targeting 55+ residents, the 80 apartments enjoy wooded views from oversized balconies or walk-out patios. A series of covered bridges and walkways connect…

SENIOR CARE CONUNDRUM: Skilled Nursing Rightsizing Strategies

Nonprofit Life Plan Communities face the conundrum of upholding longstanding missions to provide lifelong care, regardless of residents’ means or abilities, while facing escalating financial pressures on operations. Skilled nursing rightsizing is unique to each senior living provider, but it typically entails downsizing “high care” and managing the payor mix.

Jonathan Buch

Works by Lancaster County artist, Jonathan Buch are on display through mid-November in the C.H. Walton Gallery. The themes of solitude and tranquility can often be found in his watercolor paintings and offer a perfect counterpoint to our typically busy life. His work reminds all of us to take time to slow down and enjoy…

Max Winters, RA

RLPS Employee Since 2023 Bachelor of Science, Architecture, University of Maryland Master of Architecture, University of Cincinnati Max has spent a decade focused exclusively on how the built environment can improve the experience of aging for older adults around the world. He has spoken to audiences on regional and national stages about placemaking for older…

Gingerbread person next to gingerbread village

A Fond Farewell to the RLPS Gingerbread Display

As RLPS approaches our 70th anniversary, we have decided the time is right to make way for new traditions. We have made the hard decision to “retire” the gingerbread display following a three-year hiatus to focus our creative energies on the needs of our clients and those they serve, many of whom are located outside…

Broadmead

This project began with a master planning exercise to revitalize the existing campus. Phased senior living renovations and new construction resulted in new independent living, right-sized healthcare, and updated amenities. Hillside Homes Two new four-story hybrid home apartment buildings were added adjacent to the commons building. Each includes 52 residences as well as under- building…