Rye, NH – South Coast Improvement Company has been selected to provide new construction of Benchmark Senior Living’s new assisted living addition for Benchmark at Rye, located in Rye. With a projected timeline of 16 months, the ground-up construction will encompass a 60,000sf, 2-story addition featuring 70 apartments and indoor and outdoor common areas to an existing fully occupied building presently providing memory care exclusively.
The grand porte-cochere at the new front entrance is designed to create a welcoming facade, and will provide access to a variety of amenity spaces including a dining room, hair salon, fitness center, bistro, living areas, a physical therapy space, family kitchen, and wellness rooms. Multiple outdoor dining and recreation spaces will be incorporated to promote a vibrant community atmosphere. A full commercial kitchen will support all-day dining in the dining room, bistro, and outdoors with chef-prepared meals. The project will also provide administrative and staff areas, including a lounge, staff and doctor’s offices, and nurse work rooms to support the associates who support Benchmark at Rye’s residents.
The project encompasses comprehensive site work across 4.5 acres, including clearing mature woodlands, installation of a state-of-the-art septic system, and the creation of stormwater bioretention ponds. The project includes the development of new roads, walkways, and parking lots, all designed with essential lighting and fire hydrants to help ensure safety and accessibility.
The construction will feature advanced techniques, including slab-on-grade, metal wall framing, bar joists, fire-treated wood roof trusses, complemented by flat and pitched roofs, durable fiber cement siding, and trim. The present electrical infrastructure will be modernized by implementing a 500KW generator and a new primary electrical service for the new building addition. Comprehensive planning also includes establishing an 8 inch domestic and fire suppression water supply and tying into existing propane tanks for the commercial kitchen and fireplaces.
The mechanical aspects will incorporate advanced heating and cooling systems, including a VRF system with integrated energy recovery. Finishes will include custom casework, millwork, wainscoting, and wood ceiling assemblies.
