Royal Oaks Assistant Living

Sun City, AZ

Services Provided: Landscape architecture.

Project Description: Campus renovation of an existing active adult community within the Sun City community in Maricopa, AZ celebrating principles of environmental sustainability and high-tech open space features. CVL worked closely with the architecture team and community representatives to develop innovative outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy a variety of active and passive activities across the campus.

CVL worked closely with the architecture team and community representatives to develop innovative outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy a variety of active and passive activities across the campus.  The landscape design paid particular attention to creating clear, visual transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces, celebrating principles of biophilia and bringing natural elements into built spaces.  Sustainable design principles were utilized to develop a low-water-use plant palette and encourage passive rainwater harvesting.  Open space design included a variety of gardens for physical therapy and outdoor engagement opportunities, a pedestrian circulation network to connect residents across the campus and provide a walking circuit, and range of intimate seating areas and larger event spaces to encourage socializing and build a sense of community.