The Phoenix at Braselton

Hoschton, GA

The Phoenix at Braselton is a 186,000 SF Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community with 153 units located in Hoschton, Georgia. In this development, the architect, Court Atkins Group, did a wonderful job of providing detailed plans that allow for a surplus of circulation, well-proportioned rooms, and amenity spaces that corresponded with the outdoor spaces. This gave our designers the opportunity to ramp up the interior design work through expansive millwork and luxurious finishes in the common spaces.

What made this project unique in programming design was that Memory Care was designated its own special place by the client, meaning it was physically separate from the Independent Living and the Assisted Living areas. Our design team was challenged to design all spaces cohesively, while also incorporating highly-specialized Memory Care activity spaces that would meet the specific needs of Memory Care residents.

In response to our client’s vision, we created a design that followed the more traditional lines of a southern country club while accenting rooms with fresh, modern details. The traditional southern theme can be seen in pieces like the timeless tufted back barrel chairs, the use of nailheads, and the navy plaid upholstery used throughout the community. Our designers chose a color palette of various rich, dark browns that are utilized in the classic millwork and leather seating, while also incorporating navy blues, vibrant yellows, and deep reds for drapery, seating, and accessories. We also chose to make use of custom wallpaper and a bold, patterned custom carpet to better set the amenity spaces apart. As a part of our client’s FF&E package, our designers curated a unique collection of art specifically for Braselton. These curated pieces were used to tie the country club theme together throughout the community.

Completed: Fall 2020

Owner/Operator: Phoenix Senior Living

Scope: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Senior living lobby with a tiled fireplace between schoolhouse pendants, cream plaid armchairs facing it

Clubroom at Chastain Hill, blue velvet sofas facing a marble fireplace hung with an equestrian painting, between tall casement windows

Notes from our clients

“My first interaction with Banko was when they rescued me on another project… I was introduced to Melissa and she stepped right in. I was so impressed by what she pulled off both in terms of the product, the timeliness, just the resource she was that I started using her for most of our interior design work thereafter.”

Katherine Mosley, Partner, Tribridge Residential

“They do a great job listening, but also asking the right questions. Pointed questions. They're not afraid to ask those questions and push back when needed… We really appreciate the fact that Banko Design pushes back when needed, and candidly does so. We appreciate that. Feels like more of a partnership.”

Ashish Bagley, Manager, Tribridge Residential

“If you know Melissa, she's just full of energy, but extremely smart. And I thought that her whole team follows that example. You know, just high energy, but extreme detail in each of their categories. The kids are really going to enjoy [this renovation]. It will not only be a great experience for the students, but also the teachers… and this is going to be a special place for them. No one has seen a pre-school like this… with the carpet and the lighting and the glass, there's whole sections just designated for imagination and exploring. All of it put together really makes for a cool experience.”

Dana Ridenour, Assistant Head of School, Finance & Operations, Mt. Pisgah

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Studio moodboard wall of fabric, tile and tear-sheet samples, with two designers pinning up material options

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