Lavallee Brensinger and Engelberth break ground on $7.2m Kendal at Hanover project

Residents and staff of Kendal at Hanover participated in a ground-breaking ceremony for the $7.2 million renovation of the Cadbury Community Center project. The 32,000 s/f renovation and addition includes a new kitchen facility as well as upgrades and improvements to the existing dining and community areas. Seeking to modernize the 17-year old community center on campus, and to improve the services provided to its residents, Kendal at Hanover's new facility will reflect the organization's commitment to excellence and leadership as a continuing care retirement provider. This renovation project is the first of several planned initiatives, following the completion of a campus master plan by Lavallee Brensinger Architects. "Kendal at Hanover is thrilled to be embarking on the renovation of our Cadbury Community Center," said Rebecca Smith, executive director of Kendal at Hanover. The updated and expanded dining services and Cadbury Community Center, designed by Lavallee Brensinger Architects and built by Engelberth Construction, will feature a new casual dining setting, a coffee bar and sitting areas. New seating arrangements and dining options offer a choice of waited service, café, or interactive dining with an exhibition finishing kitchen where food preparation is more integrated with the dining room. Furniture and finishes will be upgraded while also incorporating "green" materials. Folding doors to the café can open to provide added flexibility for the Community Center space, able to accommodate special events such as concerts and celebrations. "It is a great honor to be a part of this wonderful ceremony," said Joan Eagleson, project manager for Lavallee Brensinger Architects.