RDG Expands Senior Living Market and Madison Presence with Strategic Hire

RDG Planning & Design recently welcomed Dan Schindhelm, AIA, to its growing team. Schindhelm joins RDG as a strategic leader in the firm's senior living market and will play a pivotal role in the growth of RDG's new Madison office.

With nearly two decades of experience in architecture and planning, Schindhelm brings a wealth of expertise in senior living design, business development and project leadership. His background includes managing complex, multi-phase renovations and new construction projects for senior living communities, creating spaces that prioritize health, independence and connection for residents. Schindhelm's commitment to innovative, human-centered design aligns with RDG's mission to create spaces that enrich lives and foster community.

"As we continue to grow our senior living market and expand our footprint in Madison, Dan's leadership will be instrumental in shaping the firm's future. His addition to our team reinforces our commitment to the long-term growth of our senior living practice and our Madison presence, and his deep knowledge of senior living environments, combined with his leadership experience, will strengthen our ability to serve clients and create meaningful spaces where aging adults can live their lives to the fullest," said RDG Principal Mitch Elliott, AIA.

Schindhelm's design philosophy is rooted in a deep understanding of how the built environment shapes human experiences. He believes that, at its core, architecture is about the people who live, work and interact within spaces designers create. His work is driven by a commitment to improving lives and creating environments that support well-being, foster engagement and reflect each community's unique identity.

A licensed architect in Wisconsin, Schindhelm earned his Master of Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and holds a Bachelor of Science from Carroll University. He is a frequent speaker at LeadingAge conferences and a published author on topics related to senior living design.