Rheinlander Architects is a leading architectural firm specializing in innovative Senior Living design solutions. With a focus on enhancing quality of life through resident-sensitive and service-oriented design, we create spaces that encourage interactive, healthy lifestyles and operational efficiency.

SENIOR LIVING ARCHITECTURE

Transforming Spaces and Enhancing Lives Since 1985

You Need An Architecture Firm Who Has The Expertise and Experience To Deliver

Your project is too important to leave it to chance. At Rheinlander Architects we know what it takes to deliver for our clients. With more than three decades of experience we understand the unique and complex challenges of designing for senior living, and creating spaces that not only meet regulatory standards but also provide a warm, engaging environment for residents and staff alike.


But we also know the frustrations and risks that clients face when they choose the wrong firms, including:

  • They lack the specialized experience needed for senior living design
  • They fail to meet strict regulatory requirements, causing delays, and budget overruns
  • They deliver designs that compromise resident comfort and/or staff efficiency
  • They struggle to balance aesthetics with functionality and safety

Don't put your project at risk. Contact us to schedule a consultation today!

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We Specialize in Senior Living Design Solutions

At Rheinlander Architects, we are dedicated to creating innovative design solutions for senior living communities. Our expertise in this specialized field allows us to design spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents, promote interactive and healthy lifestyles, and ensure operational efficiency.

Expertise

We understand that good design not only improves the well-being of residents, it can also optimize staff efficiency.

Experience

Delays kill profitability. We have a proven 100% track record of facilities that have been approved on initial inspection.

Creating Exceptional Architectural Designs for a Better Future

At Rheinlander Architects, we know you want to provide the best possible living environment for seniors. To do that, you need an architectural design that balances comfort, safety, and operational efficiency. The challenge is that many generalist architecture firms are not experienced with the intricacies of senior living design. This lack of know-how can lead to costly project delays as well as missed design opportunities. We believe seniors deserve living spaces that enhance their quality of life while meeting all safety and operational standards. With Rheinlander Architects, you can expect:

We craft comprehensive solutions that deliver amazing results.

Exceeded Expectations

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We navigate complex building codes and regulations to ensure project approval.

Compliance Expertise

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A Client-Focused Approach

Our services are tailored to meet your unique needs and preferences.

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How We Work

Consultation

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Project Feasibility

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Architectural Design

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Construction Documentation

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Construction Administration

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Comprehensive Architectural Services: From Innovation to Completion 

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Research & Feasibility

We navigate complex building codes and regulations to ensure project approval.

Design & Documentation

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Our services are tailored to meet your unique needs and preferences.

Construction Administration

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Active owner representation ensures the delivery of high quality results.

Why Work With Us?

100%

First Inspection Approval Rate

200+

Successful Completed Projects

35+

Years of Experience

Our Work

Senior Living Projects

Commercial Projects

Client Testimonials

We are very proud of the relationships we've built with our clients.

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Colonel Bruce Furbish

CEO, Army Residence Communities

“I have never known a firm that does a better job of effectively communicating with its clients… I strongly endorse Rheinlander Architects. They are a top-notch firm with total honesty and integrity in everything they do”

“Rheinlander Architects is one of the top performing Architects that I have worked with in my forty-plus year career. If anyone can complete the drawings for this project in such a short period of time, Rheinlander can."

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Humberto Martinez

Project Representative, LaSalle County. Texas
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David Frick

President, Smithers Merchant Builders 

“Rheinlander Architects is incredibly responsive throughout our projects, always addressing our questions and concerns promptly. Their collaborative approach makes the process smooth and enjoyable, resulting in efficiencies that reflect our vision.”

News & Blog

An aerial view of a large senior retirement community from Rheinlander architecture
By Michael Rheinlander March 12, 2025
Discover the key design elements shaping innovative retirement communities and senior care in a way that fosters independence, comfort, and community.
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By Michael Rheinlander February 19, 2025
Explore the top 8 design trends for senior living and care to watch in 2025, highlighting innovations and strategies shaping the future of the industry this year.
An architect's rendering of a senior living community with a car parked in front of it
By Michael Rheinlander January 7, 2025
Discover what sets great senior living architectural design apart. Learn 7 essential qualities to look for in an architect and key questions to ask during interviews.
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