In July 2015, Warfel Construction began a partnership with Brethren Village Retirement Community during the design phase of the Village Center Bistro renovation. Our preconstruction team partnered with a local architect, interior designer, and engineers to present Brethren Village with a design that transformed the existing coffee shop/café into a brand-new Bistro and atrium.
The Village Center is at the heart of many Brethren Village residents’ daily lives. During the renovations, it was imperative that normal access to the library, pharmacy, village store, and Chapel (all of which are accessed through the Village Center) remain open. It became apparent that we would only be able to achieve this by strategically phasing the ceramic tile work and finishes in this highly accessed area. For the skylight, the scaffolding was erected so that the stairway in the Village Center remained accessible. The result was a beautifully finished product which exposed the atrium to additional natural light and long sight lines for an open feeling.
Warfel gutted the café and installed a multi-station, full-service bistro. The new bistro is equipped to serve hot grill items, sandwiches and hoagies, soups, salads, and ice cream for dessert. The centerpiece of the bistro is a state-of-the-art pizza oven. The new bistro renovations allow Brethren Village to provide their residents with a restaurant experience in the comfort of their own home.
The project also included an addition off of the Village Manor hallway to provide storage space and other amenities for the Bistro, including new restrooms and a tray return area. As part of the renovation process, we removed the breezeway that connected Village Manor to Terrace Crossing, creating a much more open courtyard available to all residents.
Through our partnership with the owner, design team, and subcontractors, Warfel helped Brethren Village achieve their goal of restaurant-quality food service and an unparalleled dining experience.
