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NAPLES, Fla., (Aug. 23, 2016) — Judges for the 2016 Aurora Awards have named Wegman Design Group as an Aurora Award Honoree in its annual competition, which honors architectural design, interior design and planning excellence and draws entries from throughout the Southeastern United Stated and Eastern Caribbean. Wegman Design Group earned its Aurora honors for the Pelican Marsh Country Club’s Grille Room and Bar which was recognized for interior renovations. Pelican Marsh Country Club is located in Naples, Florida.

“Aurora Award winners reflect our industry’s best, brightest and most innovative architects, designers, and builder/developers,” said Aurora Award Chairman Drew Smith of Two Trails.

Now in its 35th year, The Aurora Awards honors design and planning achievements in community and home design, green-built housing, site planning, commercial, retail, mixed-use development and specialty housing categories. Winners this year were chosen from more than 300 entries from across the region.

About Wegman Design Group

For 15 years, Wegman Design Group (www.wegmandesigngroup.com) has been known for local, national and international experience in interior design, project management and construction. Led by principal Lori Wegman, ASID, IIDA, the firm is recognized for their team’s combination of high level design talent and insightful problem solving abilities. They have won numerous national awards for their unique skills in blending theme, ambience and functionality

NAPLES, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2015) – Wegman Design Group received the award for best interior design of a healthcare facility at the Collier Building Industry Sand Dollar Awards gala which took place on Sept. 26 at the Ritz-Carlton Tiburon in Naples, Fla. This prestigious honor was for their work at Discovery Village at Naples, Southwest Florida’s newest and most advanced senior community.

The Wegman design team was recognized for fulfilling the vision of Discovery Village: to create assisted living and memory care residences, dining areas and social spaces that reflect the community’s lifestyle and encourage residents to enjoy a multitude of amenities.

“With our clients’ valuable input, we brought their vision to life by creating feature-rich residential apartments blended with resort style amenities and a home-like environment,” said Lori Wegman, ASID, IIDA, owner and principal of Wegman Design Group. “Our goal was to design each community destination with a unique identity to meet the needs and expectations of the prospective residents and their families.”

Wegman Design Group modeled each Individual Assisted Living resident room after apartment-style living. In the 30-bed Memory Care residence, the design was focused on the goal to promote physical and mental wellbeing, and to create social opportunities. Throughout the 120,800 square foot space, the design team selected finishes for wall coverings, a custom mural and decorative lighting as well as furnishings, custom mill work, artwork, interior signage and accessories.

The Sand Dollar Awards are presented each year to member builders, developers, architects, remodelers, interior design firms, landscape architects, trades and marketing, sales and/or advertising professionals who have demonstrated building, design and marketing excellence in the Collier County area.

The coveted Sand Dollar Award, the highest accolades given by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Collier Building Industry Association, are presented annually at the September gala.  The awards are presented to the winners as a result of onsite judging by experts from across the State of Florida.

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About Wegman Design Group

For more than a decade Wegman Design Group (www.wegmandesigngroup.com) has been known for local, national and international experience in interior design, project management and construction. Led by principal Lori Wegman, ASID, IIDA, the firm is recognized for their team’s combination of high level design talent and insightful problem solving abilities. They have won numerous national awards for their unique skills in blending theme, ambience and functionality.

About Discovery Village at Naples

As the area’s newest and most advanced senior-living community, Discovery Village At Naples is nestled not far from the natural beauty of the Everglades and the Gulf of Mexico. Unlike most assisted living communities in the region, Discovery Village At Naples uniquely blends the best senior-living features, amenities and wellness programs all into one state-of-the-art community.

Residents are well taken care of by a team of professionals offering the ultimate in comfort, happiness and healthy living. There are three lifestyle options: Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care.

At the heart of this brand new community is The Grande Clubhouse which offers gourmet dining three times a day, social opportunities and an array of events and activities. The wellness center encompasses an indoor heated therapy pool, fitness center, available on-site therapies, and on-site Medical Director, plus many other features to help residents get well and stay well.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2014) — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 50+ Housing Council has honored Discovery Village at Naples with a 2014 Best of 50+ Housing Award for the new senior-living community that is under construction. Discovery Village at Naples earned the top gold award in the “Best 50+ Assisted Living or Special Needs Community – On the Boards” category. Only two other senior communities in Florida were honored with 2014 awards, both in other categories.

The national program recognizes excellence in building, design, marketing and lifestyles in housing for Baby Boomers and beyond. It also showcases the best in innovation, emerging trends and quality housing for the mature demographic.

The 6.9-acre Discovery Village at Naples senior community with wellness center is located on Sierra Meadows Boulevard, on the corner of Collier Boulevard and Rattlesnake Hammock Road across from Physicians Regional Medical Center-Collier Boulevard. Construction of the 120,000-square-foot building began in September and is expected to be complete by early 2015.

The community is one of two Discovery Villages by Discover Senior Living based in Bonita Springs. The first one, Discovery Village at the Forum in Fort Myers, opened in October and others are planned for several other cities in Florida in the coming years.

Discovery Village at Naples will have a grande clubhouse that comprises a three-story wing of 30 apartment homes for supervised independent living; a two- and three-story wing of 60 apartment homes for assisted living; and a one-story wing of 30 suites for memory care. Accommodations include suites, Grande suites, and one- and two-bedroom luxury apartment homes.

Discovery Village at Naples’ building partners include:

• Community Southern Bank, National Health Investors Inc. and Synovus Bank who made the community possible as their construction financing providers.
• Lori Wegman, principal of Wegman Design Group, provided the creative and strategic interior design solutions. The professionals at Wegman Design Group have been providing innovative design since opening their doors in 2001.
• Architectural Concepts Inc. of Largo, Fla., under the leadership of founding partner Bo Russ, designed the community. The firm provides architectural services to clients throughout the U.S., Bermuda and New Zealand, specializing in senior building design.
• The Henning Group, under the leadership of Jeff Henning, is the general building construction management firm. The Iowa-based firm is one of the largest general construction companies in North America, and does business internationally.

Features and amenities will include three gourmet meals with tableside service daily, complimentary scheduled transportation, a team of experienced and licensed professionals available 24/7, health and wellness visits, on-site medical director, on­site therapies, an on-site Medicare-certified home healthcare agency, concierge services, housekeeping, and a full calendar of social and recreational activities.

The grande clubhouse will have two dining rooms, social areas, game room, bistro and ice cream parlor, bar and lounge, movie theater, a state-of-the-art wellness center, a senior-equipped fitness center, heated indoor wellness pool, professional beauty salon and spa with barber shop, media center with cognitive brain fitness, and a multifunctional art, hobby and craft center and activity room.

NAPLES, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2014) – Wegman Design Group has been awarded a citation of merit in the 18th annual design showcase hosted by Environments for Aging magazine. Each year the magazine honors the top architectural and interior design projects that reflect the best in housing for senior citizens, cost-effective design solutions and the future of senior living. Wegman Design Group received the award for their work on the Moorings Park Center for Healthy Living.

“We are honored that our project has impacted our local community in such a positive way,” said Lori Wegman, principal, ASID, IIDA. “Moorings Park is at the forefront of promoting health and wellness for senior living, and we are proud to express their vision through functional and aesthetic design strategies.”

Wegman Design Group submitted their project for review by a panel of 22 judges. The project was reviewed a second time at a two-day panel discussion. Of 43 projects awarded, only two were selected for a citation of merit. Wegman Design Group will be featured in an article in an upcoming issue of Environments for Aging magazine.

About Wegman Design Group

For more than a decade Wegman Design Group (www.wegmandesigngroup.com) has been known for local, national and international experience in interior design, project management and construction. Led by principal Lori Wegman, ASID, IIDA, the firm is recognized for their team’s combination of high level design talent and insightful problem solving abilities. They have won numerous national awards for their unique skills in blending theme, ambience and functionality.

NAPLES, Fla. (July 18, 2013) – The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) awarded Wegman Design Group with a Grand AURORA Award for their commercial renovation of the Monaco Beach Club, and an AURORA Award for their commercial interior design of the Lakes Park Orthodontics & Children’s Dentistry healthcare facility. The annual award ceremony took place on July 13, 2013 in Orlando, Fla. recognizing the winners from among the 12-state southeastern region of the United States.

“We are honored and excited to receive such a significant award,” said Lori Wegman, ASID, principal of Wegman Design Group. “I am very proud of our team for the design and execution of these two projects that exceeded our clients’ expectations.”

Now in its 34th year, the AURORA Awards program is open to builders, architects, landscape architects, interior designers and other disciplines that have demonstrated building and design excellence within the 12-state southeastern region of the United States and the eastern Caribbean. The AURORA Awards is affiliated with the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) and the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC); one of two regional trade shows recognized by and affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

About Wegman Design Group

For more than a decade Wegman Design Group (www.wegmandesigngroup.com) has been known for local, national and international experience in interior design, project management and construction. Led by principal Lori Wegman, ASID, IIDA, the firm is recognized for their team’s combination of high level design talent and insightful problem solving abilities. They have won numerous national awards for their unique skills in blending theme, ambience and functionality.

Celebrating creative + intelligent talent

Wegman Design Group is proud to recognize Rob Young on his 10-year employment anniversary. Rob has been an integral part of our success and we want to thank him for his dedication to our firm and to our valued clients. Please join us in wishing Rob our congratulations on this important milestone!

Rob Young – Design Director: Rob holds a Florida Interior Design License and graduated with a BA and BS from Michigan State University. He has been practicing Interior Design for almost 25 years and has a diverse background working with Steelcase Corporate, designing offices and showrooms all over the Country and Internationally. He also worked in the high-end residential market and has been with WDG for 10 years where he provided design leadership on projects for Clients including Arthrex, LeParc, Monaco Beach Club, Collier South Regional Library, Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys, Moorings Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church among others.

NAPLES, FL (March 28, 2013) –  Wegman Design Group has announced that they have completed  the interior design for Little Luxe’s second Naples location. The 1,100-square-foot children’s clothing boutique, recently opened at the Waterside Shops, incorporated the same playful yet classic style they are known for at their flagship store on Fifth Avenue.

“Our design concept was to translate the look and feel of the larger flagship store to the smaller location at the Waterside Shops,” said senior project manager Kelly Scott.  “We used pops of green, blue and pink that played off chocolate brown and pure white for a crisp, whimsical and elegant ambience.”

For more than a decade Wegman Design Group has been known for local, national and international experience in interior design, project management and construction. Led by principal Lori Wegman, ASID, IIDA, the firm is recognized for their team’s combination of high level design talent and insightful problem solving abilities. They have won numerous national awards for their unique skills in blending theme, ambience and functionality.

NAPLES, FL (Feb. 13, 2013) – Patients and visitors to the NCH Healthcare System will be welcomed by a whole new look. Wegman Design Group recently remodeled the NCH main lobby, gift shop and café.  The new space has updated architectural and design features and provides better functionality for visitors.

“The main lobby of NCH had not been updated in a major way since it was originally built, “ commented Lori Wegman, principal of Wegman Design Group. “We incorporated lighter, more neutral colors along with opening up the ceiling and improving traffic flow. The overall result is bright, inviting and open.”

In addition to aesthetics, Wegman Design Group added an entry vestibule for easier access to the concierge and information desk.  This feature also provides better climate control.

“The end result is that visitors will discover a friendlier, more accessible NCH experience that is commensurate with the hospital’s commitment to serving our community,” concluded Wegman.

More about Wegman Design Group

For more than a decade Wegman Design Group has been known for local, national and international experience in interior design, project management and construction. Led by principal Lori Wegman, ASID, IIDA, the firm is recognized for their team’s combination of high level design talent and insightful problem solving abilities. They have won numerous national awards for their unique skills in blending theme, ambience and functionality.

FORT MYERS, FL (January 14, 2013) – Wegman Design Group completed the full interior design of the newly opened Lakes Park Orthodontics & Children’s Dentistry, including nine treatment rooms, an orthodontics bay, staff offices and the waiting area.  The design concept offers patients a spa-like experience with a whimsical feel that is both welcoming and modern.

“By creating a modern esthetic instead of a highly themed children’s space, the dental practice will have broader appeal to younger children, teens and their parents,” stated Loren Wegman, senior designer of Wegman Design Group.

Wegman Design Group incorporated neutral tones of grey, white and amber cherry wood with pops of green and orange for color.  Underwater photography of tropical reef life and schools of fish complements the accent colors and adds movement and texture to the walls.

More about Wegman Design Group

For more than a decade Wegman Design Group has been known for local, national and international experience in interior design, project management and construction. Led by principal Lori Wegman, ASID, IIDA, the firm is recognized for their team’s combination of high level design talent and insightful problem solving abilities. They have won numerous national awards for their unique skills in blending theme, ambience and functionality.

NAPLES, Fla. (July 25, 2012) – Lori Wegman, principal ASID, IIDA, has announced two staff promotions at Wegman Design Group, a firm providing interior design to commercial and healthcare organizations throughout the region.

Loren Wegman has been promoted to senior designer from design resource manager, a position she held for the past nine years.  Her areas of responsibility include creating and developing cohesive interior design concepts from initial phases through completion. Wegman’s expertise in color theory, materials, specialty finishes and interior design has contributed to many award winning projects for the firm.

Kelly Scott was promoted from senior designer to senior project manager. She has been with Wegman Design Group for five years, and has a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Georgia Southern University. With more than 10 years’ experience in design, architectural detailing and documentation, Scott’s responsibilities cover all aspects of project management including budgeting, scheduling, team coordination and client communication.

Wegman Design Group has been established in Naples for more than 10 years and serves a diverse range of clients in retail, hospitality, medical, life care and commercial markets.

NAPLES, Fla., (Oct. 21, 2011) – Wegman Design Group received a Design Excellence Award from the American Society of Interior Design during the Florida South Chapter’s Rock the Boat awards gala earlier this month. Wegman Design Group received the award in Institutional Design for its design of the interior spaces of Covenant Presbyterian Church’s new worship center in Naples.

Wegman’s design created worship, learning and socializing spaces that accommodate the needs of all age groups. The design configured worship spaces for the church’s current and future needs and incorporated the latest video and audio technology to blend in aesthetically with the worship environment. Traditional pews were replaced by chairs which provide flexibility for reconfiguring the space for other functions.

Design of the spaces included the welcome center and an open loggia which is the church’s primary gathering area. Both can accommodate overflow seating during worship service, and loggia spaces include a catering kitchen, and mobile hospitality counters and seating areas that are adaptable to a variety of events. The design also included the church’s classrooms, parlor and nurseries.

Wegman Design Group was recognized with several previous Design Excellence Awards. In 2010, they received the Sustainable Green Commercial Interior Space Design of the Year for South Regional Library and the Healthcare Design of the Year for remodel design of The Birth Place at NCH North Naples Hospital. They received a Design Excellence Award in 2008 for “SeaCAREium”, a remodel of the NCH Healthcare System pediatric acute care unit.

About Wegman Design Group

Wegman Design Group is a Naples based firm providing interior design, space planning, interior architecture services and project management for the retail, hospitality, medical, life care and commercial markets.

NAPLES, Fla. (Dec. 2, 2010) – Wegman Design Group was recognized with two Design Excellence Awards from the American Society of Interior Design’s South Florida Chapter during the organization’s annual fall meeting and gala last month.

Wegman Design Group received the award for Sustainable Green Commercial Interior Space Design of the Year for their work on the new South Regional Library in Collier County. The second award, Healthcare Design of the Year, recognized their remodel design of The Birth Place at NCH North Naples Hospital.

The design of the South Regional Library created an environmentally friendly interior space that encourages learning and creativity while reflecting the area’s connection to the Gulf and nature. Wegman Design Group incorporated finish materials, lighting and furnishings that included reclaimed and renewable materials certified to reduce the carbon footprint. In addition to designing the library’s main spaces, the project included a large circulation desk area that welcomes visitors, the multi-purpose community room, conference rooms and individual study areas.

Wegman Design Group’s redesign of patient and family areas at NCH North Naples Hospital better accommodates the advanced healthcare services available there and the needs of staff, patients and guests. The project incorporated a garden botanical motif in the redesign of the information and visitor check-in areas and family and children’s waiting areas. The remodeling of the labor and delivery rooms, patient rooms and nurses station incorporated features that improve both medical functionality and the patient and family experience.

Wegman Design Group was recognized with a Design Excellence Award in 2008 for healthcare design for its “SeaCAREium”, a complete remodel of the NCH Healthcare System pediatric acute care unit. Wegman Design Group is a Naples based firm providing interior design, space planning, interior architecture services and project management for the retail, hospitality, medical, life care, and commercial markets.