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Holy Ground: Designing a Monastery for Life and Legacy

Nestled in the quiet serenity of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, the Monastery of St. Clare stands as a testament to thoughtful design, enduring relationships, and sacred purpose. Completed in 2008 after four years of collaboration, this 25,285-square-foot sanctuary is more than just a building—it’s a spiritual home for the nuns residing at Poor St. Clare’s and a project that continues to hold deep meaning for everyone involved.

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Senior Architect Celebrates 30 Years of Healthcare Design Excellence

Greenville, SC — Batson Associates is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone - Senior Architect, Michael Nelon, marks his 30th year with the firm. Since joining Batson Associates in 1995, Michael has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s culture, growth, and commitment to excellence in healthcare design.

Batson AssociatesJune 25, 2025Batson AssociatesGreenville, south carolina, LeadingAge, LeadingAge Georgia, 2025, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Presbyterian Village Athens, senior living, senior living design, Greenville South Carolina, Environments and Operations, Dignity, designing dignity, Healthcare Design, memory care, Milieu Therapy, Chapel, Wellbeing, Wellness Design, Kelsie Anderson, Jeff Fogle, Catherine Cavitt, Sense of Place, Germany, Dresdent, Dresden, Alex Patterson, Gunter Wolfram, Batson Associates, architecture, Architects, Architecture Design, Built Environment, Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Operational Efficiency, Workplace Strategy, Healthcare Architecture, Senior Living Design, Adaptive Reuse, Facility Planning, Community Planning, Wellness in design, design for efficiencyt, future of work, integrated operations, technology in architecture, savannah, bryan county, st josephs candler, urgent care, geordan terry

Batson Associates Expands Healthcare Access with New St. Joseph’s/Candler Campus

Batson Associates, a leading healthcare and senior living architecture firm, continues to make a lasting impact on the Southeast with the completion of Phase 1 of the St. Joseph’s/Candler Black Creek Campus in Bryan County, Georgia. In collaboration with St. Joseph’s/Candler, Batson Associates played a pivotal role in designing the new medical office building, which will officially open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 10th.

Batson AssociatesApril 11, 2025Batson AssociatesGreenville, south carolina, LeadingAge, LeadingAge Georgia, 2025, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Presbyterian Village Athens, senior living, senior living design, Greenville South Carolina, Environments and Operations, Dignity, designing dignity, Healthcare Design, memory care, Milieu Therapy, Chapel, Wellbeing, Wellness Design, Kelsie Anderson, Jeff Fogle, Catherine Cavitt, Sense of Place, Germany, Dresdent, Dresden, Alex Patterson, Gunter Wolfram, Batson Associates, architecture, Architects, Architecture Design, Built Environment, Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Operational Efficiency, Workplace Strategy, Healthcare Architecture, Senior Living Design, Adaptive Reuse, Facility Planning, Community Planning, Wellness in design, design for efficiencyt, future of work, integrated operations, technology in architecture, savannah, bryan county, st josephs candler, urgent care, geordan terry

Environments and Operations

The most successful senior living communities prioritize dignity while seamlessly integrating functionality for both residents and staff. Thoughtful design fosters a sense of autonomy and community for residents while enhancing operational efficiency for caregivers. By embedding dignity into every aspect of the built environment, developers and industry leaders have the opportunity to create spaces that not only empower residents but also support staff in delivering high-quality care. This article explores the vital connection between design and well-being, highlighting innovative approaches that enhance both resident experience and staff effectiveness.

Batson AssociatesMarch 28, 2025Batson AssociatesGreenville, south carolina, LeadingAge, LeadingAge Georgia, 2025, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Presbyterian Village Athens, senior living, senior living design, Greenville South Carolina, Environments and Operations, Dignity, designing dignity, Healthcare Design, memory care, Milieu Therapy, Chapel, Balcony, Wellbeing, Wellness Design, Kelsie Anderson, Jeff Fogle, Catherine Cavitt, Vertical Adjacencies, Sense of Place, Germany, Dresdent, Dresden, Alex Patterson, Gunter Wolfram, Batson Associates, architecture, Architects, Architecture Design, Built Environment, Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Operational Efficiency, Workplace Strategy, Healthcare Architecture, Senior Living Design, Adaptive Reuse, Facility Planning, Community Planning, Resilient Design, Smart Buildings, Wellness in design, design for efficiencyt, future of work, integrated operations, technology in architecture

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