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Goldenberg•Ziman Special Features

GZ lobby
  • Memory boxes filled with personal memorabilia (e.g., old photos, a favorite book, etc.) are located at each doorway to help residents know they've reached home.
  • Architectural design simulates a home-like setting. Visual clues and way-finding themes provide guidance to rooms, dining facilities, activities, and common areas.
  • The building is designed in circular, connected clusters, around a central hub with the atmosphere of a village square. A ‘coffee shop' provides nourishment and hydration.
  • Skylights and oversized windows allow natural sunlight, which helps the body respond to its circadian rhythms.
  • Flooring is in muted tones so Alzheimer's sufferers won't become confused when faced with flooring that has color blocks.
  • Vocal control rooms help residents reduce stress and over-stimulation. Special lighting, mobiles, and environmental sound machines help to soothe and redirect attention.