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Wappacomo Hall Assisted Living Dining Room Renovation

Continuing a Trusted Partnership at Wappacomo Hall

After building a trusted relationship with Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury while completing the Villa Homes, Warfel was invited back for another renovation on campus. The Wappacomo Hall project focused on a 1,844 square foot dining room within the assisted living apartment wing. Located in Winchester, Virginia, the two month renovation refreshed the room’s layout, finishes, and appliances. Although smaller in scale, the work offered another opportunity to serve a familiar client through careful planning and execution. The scope centered on opening the adjoining office to the dining room and thoughtfully bringing both areas together through the renovation.

Opening the Existing Office to the Dining Room

The existing dining room connected to an office through a set of doors along the adjoining wall. Warfel removed the wall and doors, opening the former office to the surrounding space. This selective demolition created room for a small kitchenette and self-service snack area, along with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances. By bringing the two areas together, the revised layout made these new features feel like a natural part of the dining room.

Refreshing the Wappacomo Hall Dining Room

Beyond the layout changes, the work refreshed the entire dining room. New flooring, ceiling, trim, paint, and lighting updated finishes throughout the space. New countertops, cabinets, and appliances completed the kitchenette and helped define the self-service snack area. Together, these updates connected the former office area with the surrounding dining room. The full refresh also gave the kitchenette a natural place within the space. Each finish and fixture contributed to one coordinated renovation across the full room.

Coordinating the Two Month Schedule

Because the schedule lasted two months, the work required close coordination from demolition through final finishes. Selective demolition first prepared the former office for the kitchenette and snack area. Once that area opened, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, lighting, and finish work followed the revised layout. Throughout construction, Warfel kept each part of the scope connected to the room’s broader refresh. This approach carried the layout changes and finish updates forward within the established schedule. It also kept the new service area connected to the surrounding dining space.

Continuing the Relationship

The completed Wappacomo Hall dining room brings the refreshed dining area, kitchenette, and self-service snack space together in one welcoming setting. The renovation also reflects the trust developed through the Villa Homes and continued Warfel’s relationship with Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury. While modest in scale, the project offered another opportunity to serve a familiar client and thoughtfully improve an important space on campus.

Cathedral Village Corridor Renovations & Facade Upgrades

Cathedral Village Corridor Renovations and Facade Work

Warfel Construction completed the Cathedral Village Corridor Renovations & Facade Upgrades project for Presbyterian Senior Living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 38,975 square foot project refreshed facades and renovated existing corridors across multiple occupied campus buildings. Because residents remained on campus, the work required phasing, containment, and daily coordination. Presbyterian Senior Living needed continuous operations throughout the 14 month phased schedule.

The project moved through five main phases across buildings R1, B, C, L, and K. Instead of spreading work across several buildings at once, Warfel followed a planned sequence through the campus. This approach kept construction activity within defined zones that the project team could manage carefully. As each building phase advanced, the work stayed connected to the logistics plan established before construction began.

Moving Through the Campus in Sequence

Occupied senior living renovations require steady awareness of the setting. In this case, construction activity took place in spaces residents used as part of daily life. Therefore, the phasing plan helped contain work while residents continued living on campus. The sequence also gave Presbyterian Senior Living a clearer path for maintaining access and operations during each phase.

Warfel’s plan moved from one building to the next in a controlled order. Meanwhile, containment helped separate construction zones from the rest of the occupied campus. That process helped reduce unnecessary disruption while corridor and facade work progressed. Just as importantly, the approach reflected that the project site was also home for residents.

Managing the Cathedral Village Corridor Sequence

Before preconstruction, Warfel developed a construction logistics plan for how work would take place on site. During construction, the work followed that plan closely. Each phase had to account for resident movement, campus operations, and defined work areas. As a result, the process stayed focused on managing activity rather than widening disruption across the campus.

The logistics plan also guided work around shared corridors and building access. While the summary scope was straightforward, the occupied setting made coordination especially important. Each phase needed to move forward without losing sight of the daily routines around it.

Respecting Residents Through Phased Work

The completed work upgraded interior walkways and refreshed facades across Cathedral Village. The Cathedral Village Corridor work reflects a practical renovation process shaped by sequencing and resident awareness. For Presbyterian Senior Living, the project maintained active campus operations while Warfel worked through each building phase.

Village Square Commons & Café Renovations

Village Square Commons Renovation in an Active Hub

At Garden Spot Village in New Holland, Pennsylvania, Village Square Commons is known as a “vital hub” for residents, bringing common spaces and dining amenities into one central gathering place. Through a five-phase renovation, the project brought a fresh new look to this thriving social hub while keeping daily resident routines and needs at the center of the work. The 22,810-square-foot scope included the café, community store, marketing suite, foyer, corridors, theater, park, and concierge area. Because more than 500 residents rely on Village Square Commons, the seven-month renovation required careful phasing across several active spaces. With thoughtful planning, Warfel refreshed the shared areas while the facility remained open and readily available for residents.

Café Renovation with More Resident Character

The café became the centerpiece of the renovation as Garden Spot Village reimagined dining to elevate the resident experience. The existing café and dining area felt outdated, so the project reimagined the space from the ground up. Crews demolished the café from top to bottom, including the HVAC system. They scraped the floor to bare concrete and removed walls, kitchen equipment, and insulation. That full reset made room for an elevated dining experience, with updated kitchen equipment, serving lines, a brick oven, and details that feel personal to Garden Spot Village.

Village Square Commons Café Experience

The reconfigured café includes new kitchen equipment, serving lines, and a brick oven for pizzas. A kiosk ordering system adds convenient ordering for residents on the go. Locally inspired design details helped the renovated space feel personal to Garden Spot Village. Custom hand-made brick, canning jar walls, a canning jar chandelier, and curved woodwork bring warmth throughout the café. Those details gave the dining area a memorable identity without losing its resident-focused purpose.

Phasing Around Daily Community Life

The larger renovation refreshed several spaces that residents use for dining, errands, events, visits, and daily connection. Along with the café, the scope included the community store, marketing suite, grand foyer, corridors, theater, park, and concierge area. These updates helped Village Square feel more cohesive as a central part of campus life. Since the building remained the most actively used facility on campus, Warfel developed a complex phasing plan around more than 500 residents. That planning allowed shared amenities to be renewed while the building stayed open and available throughout construction.

A Refreshed Hub for Garden Spot Village

The completed Village Square Commons renovation renewed a central part of Garden Spot Village life. Warfel’s construction services and preconstruction helped carry the work through café reconstruction, shared-space improvements, and careful phasing in an active building. For Garden Spot Communities, the project brought new warmth and energy to spaces residents use every day. From the café to the shared amenities around it, the renovation strengthened a place built for dining, gathering, convenience, and connection. The result is a refreshed campus hub that feels closely tied to the residents and community it serves.

Independent & Assisted Living Facility

Independent & Assisted Living Facility for Homestead Heights

The Independent & Assisted Living Facility introduced a brand-new senior living community outside New Berlin, Pennsylvania. Located in Mifflinburg, the 32,100-square-foot project is the first phase of Homestead Heights’ master plan. The building brings independent living apartments, assisted living units, shared amenities, dining, and service areas together in one warm setting. Completed over 14 months, the facility gives residents places to live, gather, worship, exercise, dine, and receive support close to home.

Songbird Trail and Wildflower Way Residences

In the west wing, Songbird Trail includes 11 modern independent living apartments. The east wing includes 13 Wildflower Way assisted living units for residents who need additional daily help. Each room was designed to feel warm and supportive, with care close by when residents need it. Together, these two wings give Homestead Heights a balanced first phase with privacy, comfort, and connection. The layout keeps resident homes close to the shared spaces that shape daily community life.

Independent & Assisted Living Spaces for Daily Life

The south wing adds the places where residents, families, and staff can gather throughout the day. A reception and lobby area welcome people into the building, while the chapel offers a quiet place for reflection. The fitness center, conference room, salon, community kitchen, and dining room add variety to the daily experience. For senior living construction clients, this relationship between residential wings and amenities is an important planning detail.

Behind-the-Scenes Spaces That Keep Care Moving

The building also includes practical spaces that help the community function well behind the scenes. Back-of-house areas include a commercial kitchen, storage rooms, commercial laundry room, offices, IT closet, and auxiliary spaces. These spaces give staff room for food service, laundry, administration, technology, and storage. Just as importantly, they help keep resident-facing areas calm, organized, and welcoming. Together, these behind-the-scenes spaces help the community run smoothly while keeping resident areas welcoming and comfortable.

A Thoughtful First Phase for Homestead Heights

Warfel’s preconstruction services helped Homestead Heights plan the project with unknowns and target budget in view. That early planning gave the first phase a steadier path from concept to completed senior living community. With walking trails, sidewalks, future cottages, and additional parking considered for future expansion, the facility was built with more than opening day in mind. For Homestead Heights, the finished community creates a warm place for residents now and a thoughtful foundation for what comes next.

Farmhouse Office Renovations

Farmhouse Office Renovations Preserving Campus History

The Farmhouse Office Renovations gave Garden Spot Communities a modern workplace inside an 1861 farmhouse. In New Holland, Pennsylvania, the 4,536-square-foot project updated a building tied closely to the Garden Spot Village campus. As campus office needs grew, the farmhouse became a fitting place for expanded administrative space. The goal was clear: preserve its character while creating accessible office space with modern code and technology needs. Because the building already held campus history, the renovation needed to serve today’s office needs. It also needed to preserve what made the farmhouse special.

Farmhouse Office Renovations with Preconstruction Clarity

The building’s age made preconstruction especially important. Since the farmhouse lacked comprehensive structural documentation, Warfel’s preconstruction services helped study existing conditions before work advanced. The team worked through unknowns, reviewed potential obstacles, and kept communication steady as decisions took shape. Value analysis helped protect quality and integrity while keeping budget constraints in view. For historic office renovation needs, that early planning turned a complicated existing building into a more manageable path.

Blending Modern Systems with Original Character

Inside the farmhouse, the renovation blended practical upgrades with careful preservation. Extensive work created modern office function while maintaining the building’s old school feel. Trade partner expertise helped restore the original floors, keeping part of the farmhouse’s finished character intact. Meanwhile, HVAC, wireless access points, and updated electrical work brought modern facilities into the historic structure. Those upgrades made the farmhouse better suited to current office needs without losing its connection to the past.

Reusing Original Elements with Care

The project also found creative ways to reuse original elements. The casework team repurposed old windows into bookshelves, giving former building pieces a new role inside the office. In another thoughtful detail, the original outhouse was preserved and converted into a shed. These choices added rustic charm while keeping pieces of the property’s story visible. They also made the renovation feel personal to Garden Spot Village.

A Meaningful Office Home for Garden Spot

The completed farmhouse gives Garden Spot Communities accessible office space with preserved character, modern technology, and code-conscious updates. Warfel helped carry the six-month renovation through existing-condition challenges, preconstruction planning, value analysis, and careful field execution. More importantly, the work kept a meaningful campus building in active use. For Garden Spot Village, the result honors local history while serving today’s campus office needs.

Village Green Apartments Daman & Dauphin Buildings Renovations

Village Green Apartments Rooted in Long-Term Partnership

The Village Green Apartments renovation continued Warfel’s long-standing work with Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. That relationship spans more than 100 years, which gave this first phase meaningful campus context. The 12,154-square-foot project focused on the Daman and Dauphin buildings within the Village Green area. Their renovation began a larger five-phase effort that also includes Grand Lodge Hall and other apartment buildings. Because this work opened the broader plan, it needed to balance immediate resident needs with long-term campus direction.

Village Green Apartments Designed Around Larger Homes

Before construction, the Daman and Dauphin buildings each included 20 outdated units. Through renovation, each building became nine much larger apartments with updated amenities and a modern aesthetic. That shift gave residents more generous homes while keeping them within a familiar part of campus. Just as importantly, the work placed refreshed interiors inside the historical stone architecture Masonic Village is known for. The result feels renewed without losing the character that connects these buildings to the larger community.

Construction Services and Field Coordination

Warfel’s Construction Services division managed the quick turnaround renovation across an 11-month schedule. In-house carpenters and laborers supported the work, helping keep speed and quality aligned with client expectations. Since the project involved existing buildings, field coordination needed to stay practical, steady, and responsive. Crews moved renovation activities forward so interior work, finish installation, and turnover connected cleanly. That approach helped the Daman and Dauphin buildings move from outdated units to completed resident homes with less disruption.

Modern Amenities in Historic Stone Architecture

The completed Village Green Apartments renovation brings larger layouts, modern amenities, and refreshed interiors into two established buildings. At the same time, the historic stone architecture keeps the homes tied to Masonic Village’s campus character. This balance matters because the project improved daily living spaces without replacing the setting residents already recognize. As the first Village Green phase, the Daman and Dauphin renovations also helped shape the path for future updates. The work shows how careful renovation can honor existing architecture while making resident spaces more comfortable and useful.

Delivering Value Through the First Phase

Warfel’s services helped deliver this first phase with practical execution, in-house support, and respect for a trusted partnership. For Masonic Village, the renovated Daman and Dauphin buildings offer lasting value within a familiar campus setting. They also give the larger Village Green effort a thoughtful start for future phases.

Granite Farms Estates Complete Building Renovation

Overview of Granite Farms Estates

Granite Farms Estates in Media, Pennsylvania transformed the original mid-1980s “Building E” for Acts Retirement-Life Communities through a complete interior, exterior, and site renovation. The work included demolition, redesign, and reconstruction throughout the existing apartment building, reconfiguring the structure to accommodate assisted living and independent living spaces within the updated layout. Warfel’s general construction services aligned interior reconstruction with exterior and site updates across the property while maintaining continuity between renovation phases throughout the building.

Residential Spaces at Granite Farms Estates

Granite Farms Estates reconfigured the building to create 40 assisted living units across the first two floors. In addition, the upper floors now contain 20 high-end independent living apartments within the renovated structure. This work required complete demolition before reconstruction activities began throughout the building interior, with updated circulation paths and shared areas integrated throughout the redesigned layout. The renovation also connected residential spaces across multiple levels while aligning floor-to-floor transitions within the building.

Common Areas and Interior Amenities

Granite Farms Estates included multiple shared spaces throughout the building to support residential activities and daily use. Common areas include two physical therapy rooms along with two dining and living rooms. The building also contains two lounges, two country kitchens, a salon, a spa, and an activity room. The renovation incorporated a commercial kitchen and several office spaces within the updated layout, connecting shared amenity areas with residential portions of the building throughout the renovation.

Construction and Building Transformation

Warfel’s general construction services managed demolition, reconstruction, and renovation activities throughout the existing structure. From the outset, the team connected interior reconstruction with exterior and site updates throughout the property while sequencing work across multiple renovation phases. This phasing connected residential renovations with shared amenity spaces while maintaining continuity between reconstructed areas throughout the building. The renovation also integrated updated layouts within the original structure while connecting reconstructed spaces across each floor.

Cokesbury Village Clubhouse Facade & Lobby Revitalization

Overview of the Cokesbury Village Clubhouse Facade

The Cokesbury Village clubhouse facade and lobby revitalization in Hockessin, Delaware updated both interior and exterior areas of the main Clubhouse building. The project, completed over two years, addressed multiple areas across the campus through a phased construction approach. Warfel’s services coordinated work across four major phases, including the porte cochere, balconies and facades, lobby and amenity spaces, and interior corridors. The resulting revitalization reflects a structured effort that aligns exterior and interior updates within a connected building environment.

Facade Work for the Cokesbury Village Clubhouse Facade

The revitalization of the Cokesbury Village clubhouse facade involved extensive work along the full building perimeter. Crews sawcut and deconstructed existing cast concrete balcony walls to prepare for new construction. This process required careful alignment to maintain consistency across each elevation. In addition, the team restored balcony floors while installing new balcony walls, railings, and rainscreen cladding. These updates align exterior elements with the overall renovation while maintaining continuity across the building facade.

Interior Revitalization and Amenity Spaces

The imitative included updates to the lobby and amenity spaces within the Clubhouse. Crews replaced aging interior finishes to introduce updated materials throughout these areas. In addition, the team renovated interior corridors that connect to the main building. This work aligns interior spaces with the broader renovation effort while maintaining continuity between shared areas. Together, these updates establish a cohesive interior environment across the building.

Coordinated Phasing and Construction Approach

Warfel’s services managed work across multiple phases, aligning facade updates with interior renovations throughout the Clubhouse while sequencing exterior balcony work alongside interior improvements to maintain continuity between spaces. This workflow connects facade upgrades with updated interior areas across the building, ensuring that each phase of work remains aligned with the overall renovation effort and consistent throughout the project.

Commons Entry Addition

Broadmead Mailroom and Vestibule Addition

This project for Broadmead focused on creating a mailroom and vestibule addition that better serves residents and visitors while supporting daily operations. The team constructed a new 1,184-square-foot mailroom and vestibule that connects seamlessly to the existing building. To accommodate the addition, crews removed an 828-square-foot covered walkway that had reached the end of its useful life. Interior upgrades to the corridor and reception desk further improved the arrival experience and helped clarify circulation through the space.

Together, these improvements create a more welcoming and functional entry point. The updated layout supports ease of movement while meeting the needs of residents, staff, and visitors.

Design That Supports Daily Life

The mailroom and vestibule addition was designed with accessibility, comfort, and everyday use in mind. The expanded mailroom allows residents to move through the space comfortably while accessing their mail with ease. A small golf cart storage and maintenance area supports on-site transportation in a practical and unobtrusive way.

Thoughtful architectural details add warmth and character to the space. A green roof introduces visual interest while supporting long-term sustainability goals. A skylight brings natural daylight into the interior, creating a bright and open atmosphere. Exposed glulam beams add structure and warmth while reinforcing a clean, modern aesthetic. Each element balances visual appeal with durability and performance.

Working Through Tight Site Conditions

Limited site access presented the project’s most significant challenge. All materials and equipment had to pass through a covered sidewalk measuring just 5 feet 6 inches wide and 7 feet 6 inches tall. These constraints influenced nearly every phase of construction and required detailed planning and coordination.

Excavation required the removal of nearly 1,000 cubic yards of soil. Crews transported the material by buggy to a stockpile located several hundred feet from the work area. Steel installation brought similar challenges, with teams using motorized dollies to move materials from the laydown area. Additional time was built into the schedule to maintain safety and efficiency. Concrete placement required pumping material nearly 350 linear feet, ensuring quality results despite the restricted access.

Strengthening Regional Partnerships

Because of Broadmead’s location, the project team worked with several subcontractors new to Warfel’s typical network. These partnerships expanded our regional presence and strengthened relationships with trusted trade partners. The collaboration supported efficient delivery while laying the groundwork for future projects in the area.

The completed mailroom and vestibule addition reflects teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail. It supports Broadmead’s community while meeting practical needs and long-term goals.

Falcon Pointe Independent Living Apartments

Overview of Falcon Pointe Independent Living

Falcon Pointe Independent Living Apartments created an 85,000-square-foot, four-story building for Tandem Living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The building includes 35 two-bedroom residences designed with modern living, personal choice, and everyday comfort in mind. Four floor plans, Lilac, Lotus, Marigold, and Zinnia, give residents options that fit different preferences and routines. The Lotus and Zinnia homes also include a den, adding flexibility for how each apartment can be used. As a thoughtfully designed independent living building, Falcon Pointe offers the convenience of apartment living while still creating a comfortable place to feel at home.

Falcon Pointe Residences and Personalization

Within Falcon Pointe, the apartment layouts pair private living with thoughtful everyday details. Residents could use Warfel’s Virtual Design Modeler (VDM) program to review interior upgrades before move-in. Selections included cabinet colors, paint colors, tile options, fireplaces, and other finishing touches. These choices gave residents a chance to shape small details that make an apartment feel more personal. The process also helped them picture their future homes more clearly before final selections were made.

Shared Spaces and Campus Connection

The community spaces within the building help daily life extend beyond each apartment in a natural way. A first-floor multi-purpose room gives residents a welcoming place for gatherings, events, and shared use. On the fourth floor, the rooftop lounge and party room offer another setting for time together. From there, residents can enjoy views of downtown Lancaster to the south. These spaces create opportunities for connection while still respecting the privacy of each apartment. Together, they keep community close without taking away the comfort of having a home of one’s own.

Bluebird Building Connection and Systems

The building connects to the existing Bluebird building, completed by Warfel in 2018. Indoor access between the two buildings helps residents move through campus spaces more easily. Behind that connection, a basement pipe tunnel extends essential mechanical and electrical systems into the new building. This tie-in helped the new apartments connect with the existing campus while supporting efficiency and functionality.

Falcon Pointe Independent Living Building Completion

The completed building brings together private residences, shared gathering areas, finish selections, and indoor campus access. For residents, it offers a setting shaped around comfort, choice, and connection. It feels personal while still keeping the convenience of a larger campus community close by. The result is a welcoming independent living environment with room for both privacy and community close to home in a thoughtful, connected way