Spellman Brady & Company

02/18/2026

A powerful reflection from Diana Spellman, sharing how surviving cancer reshaped her understanding of healing environments. Her lived experience reminds us that design is not simply decoration; it's dignity, comfort, and hope for patients and families when they need it most.
Link to Blog: https://spellmanbrady.com/designing-hope-my-journey-through-cancer-and-the-healing-power-of-good-design/

01/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kristen Flecke to the Spellman Brady & Company team! With 9 years of experience as a designer and strong furniture expertise, Kristen brings creativity, insight, and a passion for creating purposeful spaces. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

01/22/2026

What will senior living look like for your generation? We need your help!

We are gathering insights from multiple generations to better understand what people value in senior living environments. Your responses will help inform our presentation at the Environments for Aging Conference.

🕒 Takes less than 10 minutes
👉 Share your voice and take our survey: https://forms.office.com/r/fPa6j6h948

01/20/2026

What’s next for senior living design in 2026?

Alicia Nicolay, Director of Design at Spellman Brady & Company and a member of Environments for Aging’s Editorial Advisory Board, shares her 2026 senior living design predictions. She highlights the urgent need for middle- and low-income housing and the growing importance of multi-use spaces as the industry looks ahead.

Read her full interview here and share what you think is the most important trend in senior living design. https://efamagazine.com/trends/2026-senior-living-design-predictions-alicia-nicolay-spellman-brady-co/166061/

01/14/2026

New on the Blog: Dear Design Diary | Amenity Ideas No One Asked For – But Everyone Would Love
By Jen Sheehan

From diners to laundromats to arcades, these are the unexpected spaces that spark connection, joy, and community. You might not think you need them… until you do.

Tap the link to read and get inspired.

Anytime I’m out and about, I can’t help but imagine how everyday spaces could be transformed in senior living communities. During the programming phase of renovation projects, I’m often asked, “What can we do with this unused space?” Many communities have rooms that sit empty for hours or ...

12/22/2025

Celebrating the season together with an incredible team and a magical night at the brewery. Wishing you a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year! ✨

12/19/2025

Grateful for a community that shows up! 💙 Thank you to everyone who donated food, contributed financially, and supported this effort. Together, over 50,000 meals will help reach families in need. Honored to support the St. Louis Area Foodbank | Member of Feeding America.

12/10/2025

Friendship Village Kalamazoo's renovation and expansion are well underway and set for completion in 2027. The transformation will significantly expand campus dining options and introduce new independent living and skilled nursing residential units, enhancing choice, comfort, and connection for residents.

Check out the full article featured in Environments for Aging’s First Look! https://efamagazine.com/news/friendship-village-kalamazoo-in-michigan-first-look/165779/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8bfpOeTOcGRtBONTosfp2wEn8XcOoqr_882TgIY4f0mjlJAUZruoB3v81mNJkavjnuHDvKeHgP6Vg-yh-PsYPEVRJijw&_hsmi=393832728&utm_content=393832728&utm_source=hs_email

Project Partners:
Operator: LCS
Developer: LCS Development
Architecture firm: Pope Design Group
Interior design: Spellman Brady & Company
General contractor: EV Construction
Civil Engineers: Driesenga & Associates, Inc.
Structural engineer: ERA Engineering
Food Service Design: SCOPOS Hospitality Group