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Waterford
Ottawa Bridges Two Eras
with
OpenAire Courtyard Retractable Roof
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OpenAire’s arching,
retractable enclosure helps
Southway Hotel
transition into the new Waterford Retirement Residence
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Oakville,
ON – April 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / After
three generations of warm, welcoming service to guests from across Canada
and the world, the family-owned Southway Hotel in Ottawa has transformed
into the new Waterford
Retirement Residence Ottawa, a Lifestyle Residence for Seniors that
will offer the city’s residents the same standard of hospitality they have
come to love at Southway. Beginning in 1958, immigrants Peter and Theresia
Zlepnig built Southway as a seven-unit motel by Ottawa International Airport,
then grew their business over the coming decades with their son Bill and
his wife Louisa. Their dedication led the Southway Hotel to reach 170 guestrooms,
a conference space and more. Bill and Louisa’s sons Fred and Stephen are
carrying on their parents and grandparents’ legacy by redeveloping Southway
into the 124-suite Waterford Ottawa. As Southway’s owners transition their
business, OpenAire, the world-renowned
retractable roofing specialist, has helped bridge the two eras and generations
by building a remarkable operable roof for the Waterford Ottawa’s four
season heated courtyard.
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 This
translucent, polycarbonate-paneled roof lets in ample sunlight whether
open or closed, sheltering the courtyard’s gorgeous sensory garden, waterfall
feature, seating areas and more. Several access points link the inviting
indoor/outdoor space with the rest of the Waterford Ottawa’s amenities.
Measuring 41’ wide by 152’ long, the enclosure is supported by a unique
truss system of aluminum and steel in an interchanging pattern. Where one
truss is made of aluminum, the next is made of steel. This is the first
time OpenAire has used this durable technique. The versatile enclosure
will provide vibrant recreation space to the Waterford Ottawa’s three “neighbourhoods”
of residents: Independent Living, Birches Enhanced Care, and Windsong Memory
Care.
The
Zlepnig family play a hands-on role in the new senior living community’s
design to ensure it will continue their tradition of quality hospitality.
They are very pleased with OpenAire’s contribution to the new Residence.
The courtyard and its retractable roof exemplify the family ties, the dreams,
and the community that made the Zlepnigs’ business so successful. The courtyard
is meant to be synonymous to what they do and how well they do it. OpenAire
came to the project with an understanding of the business’ history, and
together they and the Waterford team have built something beautiful and
memorable that will offer residents an inviting, sunlit environment that
contributes to their well-being.
“The
Waterford Ottawa is the only senior’s residence in North America with a
fully enclosed, climate-controlled atrium with a retractable roof that
nestles an incredible tropical garden. This remarkable and innovative courtyard
is designed as a comfortable outdoor living space that will be enjoyed
year round inside by residents and families!” says Stephen Zlepnig, Owner.
The
soaring enclosure is also a source of pride for OpenAire’s team. “We’re
very pleased to have built this unique atrium roof system for the new Waterford
Retirement Residence Ottawa,” says Mark Albertine, President and CEO of
OpenAire, “We knew that this project would represent the hard work of Southway’s
owners and the Waterford Ottawa team, and we needed to build a structure
that would live up to that legacy. Our team has been building retractable
solutions that fit our clients’ unique design requirements around the world
for over 25 years. We’ve brought all of that experience to the Waterford
Ottawa, and the result is a courtyard that the new community will want
to enjoy for years to come.”
The
Zlepnig family will be able to operate the Waterford Ottawa’s attractive
roof system for the foreseeable future thanks to OpenAire’s durable building
techniques and reliable components. The motorized panels and their drive
systems are engineered to operate at temperatures just above freezing (3°C
or 38°F), meaning the courtyard’s roof will be ready to go any time
of year that people want to go outside. With a design this inviting, the
courtyard is sure to reflect Southway Hotel’s legacy and build the Waterford
Ottawa’s reputation as one of the city’s premier retirement communities.
About
OpenAire
OpenAire
has been designing and manufacturing beautiful, high-quality, environmentally
conscious retractable roof structures and skylights for over 25 years.
We bring unique visions to life from initial design to installation, transforming
buildings into sunlit spaces customers love. Headquartered in Oakville,
Ontario, OpenAire is approaching 1,000 projects throughout North America,
Europe, and the Middle East. Some of our projects include four cruise liners
in Royal Caribbean’s new Quantum series of ships; the Rooftop Bar at the
Refinery Hotel in New York NY; Restoration Hardware’s “RH Gallery” in Chicago
IL; Fort Lewis College Observatory for the Geosciences, Physics and Engineering
Hall in Durango, CO; Aqua Sferra Water Park (the biggest aluminum dome
in the world) in Donetsk, Ukraine; Kalahari in Pocono Mountains PA (the
largest waterpark under one roof in the USA); Tropicana Water Park in Stadthagen,
Germany; Jay Peak Ski Resort’s Pump House Indoor Waterpark in Jay, VT;
the Palms Casino & Resort in Las Vegas NV; and a pool enclosure at
the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel in Toronto, ON. To learn more about OpenAire
Inc.’s projects and capabilities, visit www.openaire.com
and follow us on Twitter. For
more details on this project, please e-mail sales@openaire.com.
About
the Waterford Retirement Residence
The
Waterford is an engaging retirement community where unparalleled comfort
and impeccable service are always the order of the day – where scores of
carefully orchestrated amenities blend seamlessly together to foster a
lifestyle of active independence. The Waterford Retirement Community –
Ottawa is a distinctive senior living community, boasting elegant architecture
and thoughtful interior design resulting in a warm comfortable residential
environment. The Waterford offers both timeless style and timely service
that set the stage for you to enjoy a truly exceptional standard of independent
senior living.
Media
Contact:
Angela
Goldrup
Marketing
Manager
OpenAire
T:
905-901-8535 ext.110
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905-465-5586 |
