--- title: Risor Apple Valley - Kaas Wilson Architects description: Explore the Risor Apple Valley senior living project in Apple Valley, MN, designed to cater to the 55+ community with a focus on wellness and nature. image: https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/Project%20Images/Risor/RISOR_SM_2023_0228-49.jpg --- [![Kaas Wilson Architect](https://kaaswilson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/KW-logo-horz.jpg?width=200&height=50&name=KW-logo-horz.jpg "Kaas Wilson Architect")](https://www.kaaswilson.com) - [Home](https://kaaswilson.com) - [About Us](https://kaaswilson.com/about-us) - [About Us](https://kaaswilson.com/about-us) - [Our Culture](https://kaaswilson.com/culture) - [Our Team](https://kaaswilson.com/meet-the-team) - [Careers](https://kaaswilson.com/careers) - Locations - [Minneapolis, MN](https://kaaswilson.com) - [Charlotte, NC](https://kaaswilson.com/kwa-nc) - [Phoenix, AZ](https://kaaswilson.com/kwa-az) - [Portfolio](https://kaaswilson.com/portfolio) - [Project 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LOCATION: APPLE VALLEY, MN  TYPE: SENIOR LIVING STATUS: COMPLETED 2022 SCALE: 170 UNITS; 12 TOWNHOMES | #### THE TEAM ###### Kaas Wilson ARchitects:  ###### PAUL OLSON, SARAH STANKE, WES SWEETLAND, NEIL KENT, AND MATTHEW RHEIN ###### GENERAL CONTRACTOR: IRONMARK BUILDING COMPANY MECHANICAL: J BERD MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.  ###### Electrical: BERD ELECTRIC  LANDSCAPE/CIVIL ENGINEER: SAMBATEK, INC.  ###### STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS: SANDMAN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS INTERIORS: KAAS WILSON INTERIORS MEP ENGINEER: DESIGN BUILD | | --- | --- | #### Photo GaLlery - All - Architecture - Test [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/Project%20Images/Risor/RISOR_SM_2023_0228-11.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/Project%20Images/Risor/RISOR_SM_2023_0228-11.jpg) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/Project%20Images/Risor/RISOR_SM_2023_0228-13.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/Project%20Images/Risor/RISOR_SM_2023_0228-13.jpg) 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The Risor Apple Valley project is located close to the economic and civic core of the city. Apple Valley is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for residents and preserving a high quality of life. The Risor project provides a 55+ senior community that fits with the city’s Comprehensive Plan.   This project aims to target the growing demand for the 55+ senior living market and focuses on an active lifestyle with a strong wellness component. KWA helped establish a brand for this building and several properties that would carry the Risor brand. The overarching concept is biophilia and strengthening the human connection to nature through the design of the building with the use of the color palette, natural materials and design features that support a connection to nature. This is important as there is research that shows that connecting with nature helps improve health and wellbeing, especially in senior living where much of the residents' time is spent indoors and within these buildings even more so than a younger demographic. The programming of the spaces also focused on creating spaces for gathering - both among the residents and places for families to build stronger connections to each other as well.    ![RISOR_SM_2023_0228-8](https://kaaswilson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Project%20Images/Risor/RISOR_SM_2023_0228-8.jpg?width=713&height=475&name=RISOR_SM_2023_0228-8.jpg) #### PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS - Multi-level Townhome Units associated on site as a part of the project community  - Walking connections to city trail system at adjacent pond/park areas as well as nearby businesses - Amenity Spaces catered to 55+ Senior living: Large Community Room, Indoor Pool Building, Screen Porch Gathering Space, Fitness Room, Golf Simulator, Dog Wash.   - Outdoor amenities with Grill Stations, Walking Paths, Pickleball Court, Community Garden Space, Outdoor Firepit, and Outdoor Fireplace.  ![Risor Slider (1)](https://kaaswilson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Project%20Images/Risor/Risor%20Slider%20(1).gif?width=700&height=467&name=Risor%20Slider%20(1).gif) [Back to Portfolio](https://kaaswilson.com/portfolio) ##### Search ![Line Break - Blog Sidebar](https://kaaswilson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png?width=60&height=10&name=Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png) ##### Popular Posts ![Line Break - Blog Sidebar](https://kaaswilson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png?width=60&height=10&name=Line%20Break%20-%20Blog%20Sidebar.png) [![](https://kaaswilson.com/hubfs/drone_25023_0026_D.jpg)](https://kaaswilson.com/blog/the-wagner) ###### [The Wagner](https://kaaswilson.com/blog/the-wagner) The Wagner is an 180 unit, market rate... 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