How Artificial Intelligence Could Change the Face of Senior Health Care
Could intelligent computers make your health care decisions in the future? They already do, some say.
June 23, 2017
Building Community
Sometimes we have to look back in order to move forward. In the past, people of different generations had …
May 25, 2017
Older Americans Month
This May, celebrate Older Americans Month by learning what it means to “Age Out Loud.” This article highlights some ways that …
May 7, 2017
Happy Women’s History Month!
“You have to really believe not only in yourself; you have to believe that the world is actually worth your …
March 27, 2017
Spring Forward
Seniors and those with chronic illnesses could be at greater risk for experiencing the negative effects of losing an hour of …
March 12, 2017
Can Coffee Slow Down Aging?
Looking for an excuse to down that second (or third) cup of coffee? Check out this TIME article that could …
February 26, 2017
Advice on How to Age Well
This article from The New York Times offers some tips on aging well from a very reliable source, a 105-year-old …
February 10, 2017
Tips to Keep You Moving
Consistency is key to staying in shape for baby boomers. Check out this article for one personal trainer’s tips on …
January 23, 2017
Merry Christmas from Douglas Pancake Architects!
Douglas Pancake Architects would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful beginning to …
December 25, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving!
We here at Douglas Pancake Architects hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with friends, family, and good food!
November 24, 2016
Senior Center Resident is Granted Unusual Request
This adorable 102-year-old woman in a senior center gets to mark one unusual item off of her bucket list. See …
November 21, 2016
Largest Senior Living Providers of 2016
We’re happy to work with companies such as Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior living provider of 2016, to create …
November 16, 2016
Don’t Sweat Those Gray Hairs!
Don’t let your age hold you back! “Your life is a story — share it, and touch others with your …
November 10, 2016
Happy Halloween from DPA
Douglas Pancake Architects would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween! Enjoy the candy and costumes!
October 31, 2016
DPA at CANstruction Orange County
DPA is partnering with Silverado Senior Living to participate in the 9th Annual Canstruction Orange County Design/Building Competition this weekend. …
September 1, 2016
Artesia Christian Home Ribbon Cutting
Artesia Christian Home held their ribbon cutting ceremony in June which included a BBQ and tours of the recently completed …
August 23, 2016
Bluebeam Extreme Conference 2016
DPA is attending the Bluebeam Extreme Conference in San Diego this week.
August 16, 2016
Ralston Creek
DPA recently completed Ralston Creek located in Arvada, Colorado and attended the grand opening celebration just a few weeks ago. …
August 16, 2016
CALA Spring Conference 2016
DPA was a proud exhibitor at this year’s California Assisted Living Association Conference and Trade Show in Sacramento, California. CALA Spring Conference …
June 8, 2016
Grand Opening: The Pointe at Summit Hills
Douglas Pancake Architects proudly attended the grand opening for The Pointe at Summit Hills in Bakersfield, California. This beautiful facility features both …
May 27, 2016
LeadingAge California Conference- Spring 2016
DPA is thankful for the opportunity to be exhibitors at Leading Age California this week in Palm Springs!
May 4, 2016
Saving Your Muscle Tone for Retirement
A recent study shows that exercising when you’re younger could be of great benefit to you in your senior years. Need …
April 21, 2016
Building Community Through Architecture
The book New Aging challenges how we think about designing spaces for the elderly. Architect Matthias Hollwich, who has an architectural firm in …
April 13, 2016
Happy April Fools’ Day
Someone found time to come decorate our office furniture in plastic wrap for April Fools’ Day. Beware of the …
April 1, 2016
Arts for the Aging
A recent article by The New York Times discusses the benefits of incorporating the arts into the lives of the elderly. As …
March 10, 2016
DPA Writes Article for CALA Magazine
DPA’s own Emily Tragish and Douglas Pancake, alongside Michael White, Senior Lighting Designer at Schuler Shook, wrote an article for the Winter issue …
March 3, 2016
Where You Live Matters
“A new resource in senior living promises an ‘enormous upside’ for everyone in the industry…” http://livistry.com/2016/02/05/where-you-live-matters/
February 25, 2016
NAHB Award
Douglas Pancake Architects had a great time at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best of 55+ Housing Awards …
February 25, 2016
Ralston Creek Construction
Construction on Ralston Creek in Arvada, Colorado continues! Read more about this project here.
February 22, 2016
Senior Housing News
“We do know that if people are in an environment that is friendly, where they feel comfortable, where they can …
January 28, 2016
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Today we honor the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, …
January 18, 2016
Happy New Year!
We’re looking forward to another great year here at Douglas Pancake Architects! Ready to hit the ground running with new and …
December 30, 2015
Merry Christmas!
May everyone’s holiday season be filled with joy and peace! Wishing you all the best from Douglas Pancake Architects.
December 23, 2015
Christmas Party 2015
Douglas Pancake Architects had a wonderful time celebrating this year’s successes at the annual Christmas party. Alongside our guests, we …
December 10, 2015
Pancake Bowl 2015
After our annual Thanksgiving feast, some of our brave DPA employees geared up for a “friendly” game of flag football! …
November 25, 2015
Happy Veterans Day!
Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who bravely served our country. Thank you for your sacrifice and …
November 11, 2015
Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2015
Douglas Pancake Architects had a great time participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this past Saturday! The event raised …
November 9, 2015
Leading Age 2015
This week, Jonathan and Emily are representing Douglas Pancake Architects at the Leading Age Conference in Boston. What a great opportunity …
November 3, 2015
Happy Halloween!
Douglas Pancake Architects had a fabulous Halloween Party! A murder mystery was solved, and we dined on delicious pasta from …
October 30, 2015
DPA at CALA 2015
Douglas Pancake Architects is proud to have had the opportunity to exhibit at this year’s California Assisted Living Association Conference! …
October 21, 2015
DPA Visits the Solar Decathlon
Douglas Pancake Architects had a great time last Friday at the Solar Decathlon! Congrats to all the teams that created beautiful, …
October 19, 2015
Look Who’s Featured!
Look who was featured in the SDA monthly journal- our very own Director of Finance, Mrs. Penny Nelson! She does …
October 8, 2015
Let the Halloween Festivities Begin!
Douglas Pancake Architects had a spook-tacular time decorating our office for Halloween! Preparations began with snacks, including Halloween-themed cookies, and watching …
October 5, 2015
Happy Fall!
Fall is finally here! We at DPA are excited not only for the upcoming cooler temperatures (hopefully) but also for our …
September 26, 2015
DPA attends the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of Paintbrush Assisted Living!
DPA attended the Grand Opening of Paintbrush Assisted Living in Fresno, CA. Here is a photo from the celebration.
August 25, 2015
The Pointe at Summit Hills in Bakersfield, CA is Shaping Up.
The Pointe at Summit Hills in Bakersfield, CA is shaping up. Here is a photo from high above the project.
August 18, 2015
DPA Is Happy to Announce That Paintbrush Assisted Living Is Complete!
Nestled into California’s Central Valley, Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Care is set to serve the senior population with dignity …
August 12, 2015
DPA toured the Hollyhock House at Barnsdale Park in Los Angeles.
It was an honor to spend the afternoon in Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles project! http://www.barnsdall.org/visit/hollyhock-house/history/
August 3, 2015
Brookdale Atrium in San Jose renovation is complete!
The renovation at Brookdale Atrium in San Jose is complete. This project consists of the conversion of existing Independent Living …
June 30, 2015
2015 Paintbrush Assisted Living is nearing completion!
Paintbrush Assisted Living is nearing completion in Fresno, CA and we are excited to share the final photos very soon. …
June 26, 2015
Arvada Assisted Living is progressing
Arvada Assisted Living is progressing through the early stages of construction. Here is a photo from the job site of …
June 11, 2015
Happy 25th Anniversary to Heritage Pointe!
Happy 25th Anniversary to Heritage Pointe! Heritage Pointe is the only Jewish senior community in Orange County. They are located …
June 8, 2015
CALA Spring Conference & Trade Show
DPA is at the CALA Conference & Trade Show in Santa Clara, CA this week learning new developments in Senior …
June 1, 2015
SDA’s A/E/C Industry Mixer and Newly Licensed Recognition event
The Society of Design Administrators (SDA) held an A/E/C Industry Mixer and Newly Licensed Recognition event at Gensler’s office in …
May 7, 2015
5K Fun Run at LeadingAge Conference
DPA is attending the LeadingAge Conference in Monterey, California this week and participated in the 5K Fun Run. Here is …
May 4, 2015
Happy Anniversary DPA!
DPA celebrated their 5 year anniversary with a luau themed event. Thank you to all of our amazing friends, clients, …
April 30, 2015
Glenbrook Skilled Nursing Facility Expansion Complete!
Congratulations to Continuing Life Communities on the completion of the Glenbrook Skilled Nursing Facility Expansion! DPA attended the Ribbon Cutting …
April 23, 2015
Brookdale The Atrium at San Jose remodel and renovation wrapping up
Brookdale The Atrium in San Jose, CA is wrapping up the remodel and renovation including the conversion of Independent Living …
April 16, 2015
Construction starts on Arvada Assisted Living
Arvada Assisted Living, a 134 Unit Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility is starting construction today in Arvada, CO
March 15, 2015
Jonathan Ma & Bernardo Arjona attend Graphisoft/BIM Conference in Las Vegas, NV
Jonathan Ma and Bernardo Arjona are attending the Graphisoft/BIM Conference in Las Vegas, NV. They are attending seminars and presentations …
March 11, 2015
Doug Pancake attending the USC Senior Housing Institute
This weekend Doug Pancake is attending the Senior Housing Institute hosted by the University of Southern California’s schools for gerontology …
February 6, 2015
Construction is kicking off at Heritage Pointe
Construction is kicking off at Heritage Pointe in Mission Viejo, CA for the Wellness Center Expansion. Heritage Pointe is expanding …
January 30, 2015
DPA took home the Gold Award for ABHOW The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens
DPA attended the NAHB Convention and Awards Show in Las Vegas, NV and took home the Gold Award for ABHOW …
January 20, 2015
Happy New Year from Douglas Pancake Architects
Happy New Year from Douglas Pancake Architects
January 1, 2015
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from DPA!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from DPA!
December 5, 2014
Doug Pancake at CALA Fall Conference
Doug Pancake is in Pomona, CA this week for the CALA Fall Conference
October 27, 2014
Doug Pancake at LeadingAge Conference
Doug Pancake and Jonathan Ma are in Nashville, TN this week for the LeadingAge Conference
October 20, 2014
Happy Hour celebration, “Pinot and Picasso”
DPA is getting together at the Chuck Jone’s Gallery at SOCO in Costa Mesa for a Happy Hour celebration, “Pinot …
July 31, 2014
Doug Pancake is the keynote speaker tonight at Dax Gallery
Doug Pancake is the keynote speaker tonight at the Graphisoft Open House at the Dax Gallery in Costa Mesa.
June 18, 2014
Doug Will Be Presenting “Design for Aging in Our Evolving California Market”
Doug Pancake and Joshua Smith are attending the CALA Spring Conference at Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA. Doug will …
June 2, 2014
Paintbrush Assisted Living Facility beginning construction
Paintbrush Assisted Living Facility in Fresno, CA is beginning construction today.
May 23, 2014
DPA kicks off Premiere Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
DPA kicks off Premiere Rehabilitation and Wellness Center a 170 Bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Lancaster, CA.
May 23, 2014
DPA office to discuss the changes to the Energy Code
Design West Engineering is hosting an MEP Code Seminar at the DPA office to discuss the changes to the Energy …
May 15, 2014
Society for Design Administrators (SDA) Conference in Nashville, TN
Penny Nelson, Director of Finance is attending the Society for Design Administrators (SDA) Conference in Nashville, TN
May 13, 2014
DPA is always looking for new talent
DPA is always looking for new talent, today DPA is attending the Cal Poly Pomona ENV Career Day.
May 8, 2014
Doug Pancake Presents at LeadingAge Conference in Palm Springs, CA
Doug Pancake is attending the LeadingAge Conference in Palm Springs, CA this week and will be presenting with Cheryl Sanders, …
May 5, 2014
DPA celebrates 4 years!
Thank you to all of our clients and consultants for your ongoing support.
May 2, 2014
DPA Tours The Marke, A Mixed Use Complex in Santa Ana, CA.
The Marke features 300 apartments, retail spaces, and rooftop entertainment area. It is five stories wrapped around a five-story garage.
March 13, 2014
The Valencia Building at ABHOW The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens Opens
The Valencia building at ABHOW The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens held a ribbon cutting and open house on Wednesday, July 17. …
July 22, 2013
DPA to be featured in an upcoming issue of Construction Today
Douglas Pancake Architects are going to be featured in an up coming issue of Construction Today regarding the project, Terraces at San …
April 10, 2013
DPA wins awards at National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Last week DPA received 3 Silver awards at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 50+ Housing Awards at the …
January 28, 2013
Nueva Vista at La Vida Llena wins the NAIOP
Nueva Vista at La Vida Llena won the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Eagle Award of Excellence, …
December 7, 2012
New addition to the DPA team
DPA would like to welcome Tatjana Radojkovic to the DPA team.
November 26, 2012
DPA congratulates Loren Shook as 2012 Sage Person of the year
DPA congratulates Loren Shook, Silverado Senior Living, Inc. as 2012 SAGE Person of the year! Doug Pancake, Marshall Smith, Jonathan Ma, Kathryn …
November 8, 2012
Tour of the new, under construction, Newport Beach city hall
DPA got a tour of the new, under construction, Newport Beach city hall. Thank you CW Driver. Click here for a …
August 24, 2012
La Vida Llena, Nueva vista wins the “New Mexico 2012 Project of the Year”
La Vida Llena, Nueva Vista project won the “New Mexico 2012 Project of the Year” award from Associated Subcontractors Association …
July 27, 2012
Construction of ABHOW Terraces of San Joaquin
ABHOW Terraces of San Joaquin, Building 6, Skilled Nursing Facility has obtained OSHPD approval and is slated to start construction …
June 27, 2012
CALA Spring Conference in Santa, CA
Doug Pancake is attending the CALA Spring Conference in Santa Clara, CA this week. Please visit the CALA website for more information.
June 4, 2012
Aging Services of California Conferernce
Doug Pancake is attending the Aging Services of California Conference this. If you would like more information please visit their website and …
May 7, 2012
Nueva Vista is near completion
Nueva Vista, the latest phase of La Vida Llena CCRC Expansion in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers luxury apartment homes and …
February 13, 2012
DPA’s first LEED Certified project
Atria Golden Creek in Irvine, CA achieves LEED Certification with 26 points. This is DPA’s first LEED Certified project. Go Green!
January 19, 2012
Sierra View Homes is now complete
Sierra View Homes Independent Living Facility in Reedley, CA is now complete, this three-story apartment building is ready for occupants! Tour …
December 1, 2011
Silverado Redondo Beach is near completion
Silverado Redondo Beach Memory Care project is nearing completion, we are looking forward to sharing our photos of the final …
September 6, 2011
DPA welcomes 2 new team members
DPA welcomes Jonathan Ma, Architect, LEED AP and Rebecca Ta to our growing team!
September 6, 2011
OSHPD approval of The Terraces of San Joaquin Gardens
OSHPD approved the first household model SNF in California. The Villages at ABHOW, Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens provides 54 …
September 1, 2011
Sierra View Homes Memory Care is now complete
Sierra View Homes Memory Care in Reedley, CA is complete and accepting residents to their 21 bed Facility. This facility …
August 25, 2011
Expansion of DPA’s office
DPA is expanding its office – the furniture install is complete!
August 19, 2011
President Douglas Pancake’s article published in the October issue of the Cala Bulletin
President Douglas Pancake’s article “Bedridden and Beyond” is published this month in the October 2010 issue of the CALA Bulletin, …
October 1, 2010