Exterior of Brightview Norwalk
Canton, MA – Florence Electric recently provided electrical contracting services for several senior living projects for Brightview Senior Living, in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.
Most recently, the innovative three-story hub for senior living at 162 Canaan Avenue Norwalk Conn. was built. Florence Electric worked with PROCON of Manchester NH as architect and construction manager for the $16 million project.
The building was constructed on a hill with portions of first level below grade, the design build project included a full commercial kitchen and serveries.
Florence provided the interface of many low voltage systems – fire alarms, nurse call, speakers, and security. They also installed multi conductor homerun cables to each unit and distributed branch circuits. The custom light fixtures in corridors were also provided by Florence.
Brightview on New Canaan features 90 units total, with 66 designated for assisted living and 24 apartments for Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Residents are offered a variety of floor plans and care options with numerous onsite amenities to include an elegant dining room, private dining spaces, a café, wellness/fitness center, activities room, beauty/barber salon, and library/media room. Victorian-style architectural elements are reflected throughout the 70,000sf building, such as recessed columns, gable and shed dormers, and a dramatic porte cochère at the main entrance.
Last year Florence worked with General Contractor Berks Ridge Company Enterprises, Inc., NJ, and JSA, Inc., NH, to complete 140,000sf or 125 senior living units in New Jersey.
Working with PROCON inc. and its architectural arm PCIA, Florence completed an additional 71,500sf in New York for 95 units.
Vincent A. Dilorio, Inc. was the engineer for the New Jersey and Connecticut projects. RW Sullivan was Engineer for the New York jobs.
