April 24, 2024
EDMONTON, AB – Good Samaritan has selected START Architecture as the Prime Consultant for Good Samaritan West Village (to be formally named later), a new, innovative care home to be constructed in Lewis Estates, in Edmonton’s west end. The prime consultant oversees all the planning, design, and contract administration.
The Government of Alberta allocated $113 million in capital funding for the project, adding 280 beds for residents with complex medical needs who cannot remain safely at home or in alternate care settings. West Village will be designed as a collection of 20 independent households; each household will house 14 residents in private rooms, promoting a personalized living environment. The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2027.
West Village will provide a safe, inclusive environment and person-centred care that respects dignity, choice, and individual preferences. It will be purposely designed to create a culturally appropriate space for Indigenous residents, families, and employees. From the physical design of the building and property to the programming and care within it, Indigenous peoples will feel safe in West Village.
The West Village project will combine innovative design with our evidence-based approach to care, which will become the standard of care for the future in Alberta and across the country. We are pleased that Good Samaritan has been given this great responsibility and are eager to begin the design and construction.
-Dr. Katherine Chubbs, Good Samaritan President and CEO
We are committed to getting Albertans the care and support they need when they need it. The Continuing Care Capital Program supports innovative projects like the Good Samaritan West Village. This project will provide new continuing care spaces for Albertans in a priority area and will be designed to promote community and provide a high quality of life.
-Adriana Lagrange, Minister of Health
START Architecture (START) was created in 2020 with the merger of HFKS Architects and ONPA Architects, proudly carrying on the tradition of decades of service. START offers comprehensive professional services for various large institutional projects, including academic buildings, schools, healthcare, long-term and seniors’ care, mental health, and cancer care. Christopher Filipowicz will lead START’s team of architects, engineers, and designers.
Thank you to Good Samaritan for putting confidence in START Architecture. We look forward to advancing this project and creating a caring home and supportive environment for the residents.
-Christopher Filipowicz, Principal, START Architecture
As Alberta’s largest not-for-profit care provider, Good Samaritan provides safe, comfortable communities and inspires involvement where people can experience a sense of caring, belonging and purpose. We serve over 6,000 residents, clients and individuals in more than 60 homes in 20 communities in Alberta and British Columbia.
Good Samaritan is committed to living its Mission, Vision, and Values in serving individuals and people in need through Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
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For media inquiries, contact:
James Frey
Communications and Fund Development
587-370-3590 or jfrey@gss.org
