P+FC evaluated the historic 19th century monastery site and the feasibility of renovating and restoring it to accommodate a program of 157 units of Assisted Living and Enhanced Care Residences for the elderly. A new entrance drive court and two-story wing were positioned within the walled portion of the complex to provide a contemporary entrance and subdivide the space into separate courtyards to serve the different populations. Outside the monastery walls P+FC designed simple four-plex townhouses for seniors capable of independent living. Inside the four-story Monastery structure P+FC combined and converted nuns' quarters into residential apartments and chapels into central dining and group activity areas. A two-story glass enclosed Lobby greets visitors and connects the new enhanced care residential wing to the existing monastery structure.
Monastery
Residence
Bordentown,
NJ
