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Lifetown

  • Livingston, NJ

Before

LifeTown is a re-use of a vacant industrial building that will be transformed into a multi-faceted specialized facility serving special needs children and the greater community at large.  The main focus of the building, a 11,000 square foot town center called “LifeTown” a replication of a real downtown village, will teach special needs children life skills to navigate, work, and be engaged in a real life setting.

The remaining facility will house other specialized functions and community oriented spaces (i.e. therapy pool, bowling alley, gymnasium, water tactile room, sand tactile room, indoor play, snoezelen room, multipurpose rooms, and offices.)

Awards

NJBIA Good Neighbor Award for Community Enhancement- 2019

Client: Friendship Circle
53,000 Square feet

“We are thrilled with the incredible work done by Rotwein+ Blake in designing LifeTown, a truly unique and transformative facility that has already made a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals. From the very beginning, the team at Rotwein+ Blake demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to understanding our vision and needs. Their collaborative approach made the entire design process a pleasure, as they actively listened to our ideas and brought forward creative solutions that we hadn’t even imagined.

The quality of service provided by Rotwein + Blake was exceptional. They were attentive to the small details, ensuring that the final design was not only functional but also beautiful, welcoming, and inclusive. The end result is a facility that perfectly embodies our mission and will continue to serve as a beacon of hope and opportunity for years to come.

We couldn’t have asked for a better partner in this journey. Rotwein + Blake’s expertise, creativity, and dedication have truly set a new standard in architectural design for special needs facilities.”

Levi Grossbaum
Project Lead