Your Partner for Life Plan Community Design

Quality of life
for residents

Seniors seek to live in places that reflect the quality and diversity of the environments they are leaving behind—spaces that feel less institutional and more like vibrant, integrated neighborhoods. As a standard practice, we actively collaborate with clients to design for their vision, not just ours. Our objective is to help your team meet and exceed the expectations of a selective clientele that knows exactly what they want.

Financial pragmatism

Financial pragmatism in the design of these communities is equally essential. Many older adults no longer enter retirement with the same level of financial security as previous generations. We can work with you to balance the equation of designing high-quality, amenity-rich environments at price points that remain accessible to a broader segment of the population.

Proper Continuum of Care

And as demographics change, we understand the importance of offering a proper continuum of care within your system. Designing for “aging in place” introduces layers of complexity, and our role—supported by our access to subject matter experts—is to inform and guide in evaluating the various types of healthcare delivery models for what works best within your communities.

Scott Woodruff, AIA, NCARB
COO | Designblendz

Scott Woodruff is the COO of Designblendz Architecture, leading its growth with expertise in residential urban design. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Jefferson University and is a registered architect in multiple states. With over a decade of experience in Philadelphia, Scott has guided numerous residential, multi-family, commercial, and historic projects. His leadership ensures Designblendz projects set new standards in design and execution.

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Arbor Terrace Willistown - West Chester, PA*
Brandywine by Monarch - Haddonfield, NJ*
3449 Scotts Lane – Philadelphia, PA
140 Church Street – Phoenixville, PA
The Walk at Exton – Exton, PA
4050 Conshohocken Ave. – Philadelphia, PA

MICHAEL J. THOMPSON, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
Principal | Designblendz

Michael is a registered architect with 25+ years of architectural experience in the education, healthcare, public and residential sectors. His strengths include master planning and feasibility studies, technical documentation, and construction administration (particularly on public, multiple-prime construction). Michael is heavily involved with his community. Having served as a township commissioner, he has a unique perspective on public buy-in when presenting new projects to a diverse community.

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

New Pool and Fitness Center, the Renaissance – North Olmstead, OH*
Kendal Corporation, Master Plan for Collington – Bowie, MD*
Knollwood Retirement Community, Master Plan – Washington, DC*
Little Sisters of the Poor, New Skilled Nursing/ Ind Living FAC – Phila, PA*
Lutheran Senior Life, Master Plan for Passavant Cmty. – Zelionople, PA*

NADINE DOWNIE, AIA
principal | Designblendz

Nadine is a registered architect with 30+ years of architectural experience in
corporate, education, healthcare, retail, public and residential sectors. She excels at managing all aspects of design, from schematic to construction documentation, helping clients achieve the look they want while adhering to the set budget. Her excellent organizational skills and ability to both work with and lead a team make her a valuable part of any project.

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Board of Social Services, Woodcrest Corporate Center – Cherry Hill, NJ
Collingswood Senior Center – Collingswood, NJ
Falls Township, Municipal Complex – Fairless Hills, PA
Garden Pier Art and Civic Center – Atlantic City, NJ
Margate City Library – Margate, NJ
PECO Energy Company – Philadelphia and surrounding counties, PA

MULTIFAMILY

Residential design and construction is a cornerstone to Designblendz’ practice, with thousands of dwelling units designed. Contemplating lifestyle and living concepts while crafting our designs, Designblendz has shaped both urban and suburban communities. Each project is delivered with visualizations of interior and exterior spaces to align expectations between the design team, ownership, and key project stakeholders.
INSTITUTIONAL

Designblendz works with both public and private sector clients, on projects ranging
from municipal buildings to higher education facilities. Each project requires quality documentation and an integrated approach to the delivery of both architectural and interior design services.
SENIOR LIVING

By combining expertise in multi-family design—driven by lifestyle, modularity, fiscal consideration, and hospitality-focused thinking—with deep experience in the institutional sector, the team delivers coordinated, quality interior and architectural solutions. This integrated approach creates an ideal foundation for serving the senior living sector.

LIFE PLAN COMMUNITIES

Quality of life
for residents

Financial pragmatism

Proper Continuum of Care

OUR EXPERIENCE

Scott Woodruff, AIA, NCARB
COO | Designblendz

MICHAEL J. THOMPSON, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
Principal | Designblendz

NADINE DOWNIE, AIA
principal | Designblendz

OUR EXPERTISE

OUR approach

ARCHITECTURE

Firm

3D Visualization

LIFE PLAN COMMUNITIES

Quality of life for residents

Financial pragmatism

Proper Continuum of Care

OUR EXPERIENCE

Scott Woodruff, AIA, NCARBCOO | Designblendz

MICHAEL J. THOMPSON, AIA, LEED AP, NCARBPrincipal | Designblendz

NADINE DOWNIE, AIAprincipal | Designblendz

OUR EXPERTISE

OUR approach

ARCHITECTURE

Firm

3D Visualization

Quality of life
for residents

Scott Woodruff, AIA, NCARB
COO | Designblendz

MICHAEL J. THOMPSON, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
Principal | Designblendz

NADINE DOWNIE, AIA
principal | Designblendz