Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Senior Living Architecture Experts Since 1973
Merlino Design Partnership (MDP) has been a leader in architecture and interior design for senior living environments since 1973. Our firm combines 50 years of specialized expertise with a collaborative, client-focused approach to create functional, inspiring spaces that enhance residents' lives. With offices in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Indiana, we serve senior living, multifamily, and hospitality clients nationwide. Our team of award-winning professionals prioritizes universal design principles that address diverse needs while maintaining aesthetic excellence. We integrate sustainable practices through LEED-certified processes and emphasize hands-on project management from concept to completion. Our services span interior architecture, master planning, wayfinding systems, and model home staging tailored to active adult communities.Recognized internationally for innovative projects like Broadview at Purchase College, we maintain long-standing client relationships built on trust and shared vision. Our procurement division ensures cost-effective furnishing solutions while our graphics team delivers ADA-compliant signage systems. As industry pioneers, we continually adapt to evolving senior lifestyle expectations through research-driven design methodologies. Our commitment to inspired environments remains unwavering after five decades of shaping senior living communities across the United States.
Services
Interior Architecture
Senior Living Design
Master Planning
Sustainable Design
Model Home Staging
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- 50 years of senior living design expertise
- LEED-certified sustainable design professionals
- Hands-on project leadership from principals
- Award-winning university retirement community projects
- Integrated procurement and furnishing solutions
Associations and certifications
- LEED
Services
Interior Architecture
Our interior architecture services integrate seamlessly with architectural design to create cohesive environments. We focus on functional layouts that enhance resident experience while maintaining aesthetic harmony. With decades of senior living expertise, we craft spaces that balance practicality with emotional appeal through thoughtful material selection and spatial planning.
Senior Living Design
Specializing in senior community design since 1973, we create age-inclusive environments that promote independence and social engagement. Our research-based approach addresses mobility needs while incorporating hospitality-inspired elements that appeal to modern seniors through multi-generational design principles.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans that align facility development with organizational goals. Our process includes stakeholder input sessions and market analysis to create adaptable frameworks that support long-term growth and evolving resident needs through phased implementation strategies.
Sustainable Design
Our LEED-certified team implements eco-friendly solutions that reduce environmental impact while enhancing resident comfort. We incorporate energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials that meet rigorous green building standards while maintaining the aesthetic quality required for senior living environments.
Model Home Staging
Our merchandising experts create market-ready model homes that appeal to active adults. We design lifestyle-focused interiors with curated accessories and furniture arrangements that highlight each community's unique selling points through targeted demographic research and market analysis.
People
Bruce Hurowitz
Principal
With decades of senior living design experience, Bruce leads project teams in creating functional, inspiring environments. He ensures design excellence through hands-on leadership and client collaboration while maintaining MDP's legacy of innovative architecture.
Kimberly Hyduke
Partner
As a design visionary, Kimberly drives creative solutions that address evolving senior lifestyle needs. She oversees project teams in developing award-winning communities that combine aesthetic appeal with practical functionality through research-based design methodologies.
Chris Mullin
Director of Interior Architecture
Chris leads interior design initiatives with 20+ years of senior living expertise. He specializes in creating resident-centered spaces that balance hospitality aesthetics with healthcare functionality through evidence-based design principles.
Questions
What senior living design services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive architecture and interior design services for senior communities including master planning, model home staging, wayfinding systems, and sustainable design solutions tailored to active adult populations.
How long have you specialized in senior living design?
MDP has focused exclusively on senior living environments since our founding in 1973, giving us 50 years of specialized expertise in this evolving market sector.
What makes your design approach unique?
Our collaborative process combines LEED-certified sustainability practices with resident-centered design that addresses both functional needs and emotional well-being through research-driven methodologies.
Do you handle projects nationwide?
Yes, with offices in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Indiana, we serve clients across the United States for both new construction and renovation projects in senior living sectors.
How do you ensure design quality throughout projects?
Our principals maintain hands-on involvement at every stage, supported by experienced teams that implement rigorous quality control measures from concept development through construction completion.
