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2025 SHN Architecture & Design Awards Winners Announced

On November 21, 2025, Senior Housing News (SHN), a renowned source for information on senior living sectors, unveiled the winners of the highly anticipated 2025 Architecture and Design Awards. This year's awards highlighted the exceptional craftsmanship and creativity showcased by various communities from not just the United States, but globally. The awards offered 16 categories, allowing a wide range of organizations to compete for recognition in areas essential to senior living design.

Categories & Winners

The awards embraced various categories that reflect the multifaceted nature of senior housing. These categories included Essential Living Spaces such as Active Adult, Assisted Living, and Independent Living, alongside innovative criteria focused on Behavioral Health and Wellness.

1. Active Adult
- Winner: ARISE Knox Square
- Second Place: BellaAge Hickory
- Third Place: Everleigh Deerfield
- Nominee: Westminster St. Augustine, Southpointe

2. Affordable Housing
- Winner: Sawyer's Walk
- Second Place: Leland House A 2Life Community
- Third Place: Morgan Hill Senior Housing
- Nominees: La Mora Senior Apartments, Myron Stratton

3. Assisted Living
- Winner: Ellore Senior Living
- Second Place: The Watermark at San Jose
- Third Place: Belmont Village Senior Living San Ramon
- Nominees: Charter Senior Living of Hobbs Station, COGIR of Broomfield, The Watermark at Marco Island

4. Continuing Care Retirement Community
- Winner: Hayes Barton Place

The list continues to cover other essential categories like Behavioral Health, Dining Innovation, and much more. The winners not only exemplified creativity but also demonstrated a commitment to evolving the standards for care facilities.

The Importance of Design in Senior Living

Tim Mullaney, the VP and Editorial Director of WTWH Healthcare, emphasized the significance of innovation in design stating, "The submissions for the 2025 SHN Architecture & Design Awards once again raised the bar. This year’s entries showcased remarkable creativity and ambition, pushing innovation in design across the continuum of care. These projects redefine standards for care, operations, and amenities, demonstrating what's possible in the future."

The awards recognized the exceptional talents of participants who are dedicated to improving the living standards of seniors across various communities. The designs selected not only serve practical purposes but also create environments where seniors can thrive physically and emotionally.

A Panel of Experts

Judging these awards was a panel of esteemed professionals from the design and senior living industries. Each judge brought valuable insights and expertise in evaluating the innovative submissions. Among them were Ali Shivji of Optima Living Communities and Bruce Hurowitz of MDP | Merlino Design Partnership, contributing to determining this year's winners and nominees.

Spotlight on Future Innovations

As we cherish the achievements of 2025, the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards continue to set a tone for future projects aimed at enhancing senior living through cutting-edge design and carefully considered community layouts. Each awarded project represents a significant step toward a more innovative and caring approach to senior housing.

For more details on the winners and to explore the incredible entries from this year, visit SHN Awards. This site offers insights into past winners and showcases a vision for future designs in the field of senior living.

In conclusion, the 2025 SHN Architecture & Design Awards stand as a testament to the potential of innovative design in shaping the future of senior housing. We look forward to seeing how these projects will inspire continued advancements in the industry.