Project Overview
BKBM provided structural engineering services for Waters on Mayowood, a four-story, 280,000-square-foot senior housing community in Rochester, MN. The facility offers a full continuum of care with 175 residential units, supporting independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
Project Highlights
- Comprehensive Senior Living Amenities:
- The community provides options for independent, assisted, and memory care within a single, thoughtfully designed complex.
- Features include fitness studios, a salon, multiple club and party rooms, and two expansive terraces for outdoor enjoyment.
- A lower level of parking accommodates 175 vehicles, ensuring convenience for residents and guests.
- Robust Structural System:
- Parking and foundation utilize a slab on grade and CMU foundation walls for stability and longevity.
- Main level features precast concrete construction, supporting heavy amenity and parking loads.
- Three upper stories of wood framing, topped by a sloped wood roof, provide flexible, efficient construction for residential units and amenity spaces.
Engineering Solutions
BKBM engineered a durable and adaptable structural system to accommodate large open areas, diverse amenity functions, and residential comfort. The design prioritized code compliance, long-term resilience, and seamless integration of all building systems.
Results & Impact
Waters on Mayowood delivers a modern, amenity-rich senior living environment in Rochester. BKBM’s structural engineering solutions enabled flexible layouts, inviting communal spaces, and a secure home for residents—setting a high standard for senior community development in the region.
1967
15,000+
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Minneapolis & Denver