Village Park Milton
Location: Alpharetta, Ga. Provider: Village Park Architect: THW Design Interior Design: THW Design
COZY COURTYARD: APARTMENTS AND COMMON AREAS OPEN TO A WELCOMING COURTYARD THAT OVERLOOKS AN INVITING OUTDOOR COVERED POOL.
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magine a pocket park. Imagine a clus- ter of single-family cottages and bun- galows surrounding the park. Then imagine the homes as part of a new,
forward-looking senior living community with connections to a nearby equestrian park and an active, local town center. Those images only begin to describe the
Village Park Milton, a rental senior living community in Alpharetta, Ga. Spanning over seven acres, Village Park Milton in- cludes 50 independent living units, 48 as- sisted living units, and 20 memory care units along with the single-family dwellings. Accessible to all residents, the pocket
park, features walking paths, lush landscap- ing and a rustic pavilion to host wellness activities such as lawn yoga and social gath- erings including mini concerts. The pocket park was intentionally de-
signed to maximize its adjacency to the equestrian park, according to Eric Krull,
executive vice president at THW Design. “Residents can see the riders and hear the horses,” he said. “We drew inspiration from the farmhouse vernacular of the area.” Community connectivity was achieved by
positioning the back of the homes to face the pocket park. The hilly topography drove the central design. The one-story barn-like entry is accessible and welcoming. The building steps down a hill so visitors enjoy a walkable, approachable environment. The arrival to the community is high-
lighted by a well-landscaped entry drive with large existing oaks that were carefully preserved during construction. Common areas are strategically po-
sitioned near the front entrance in a free-flowing open plan. Amenities are situ- ated to maximize the views. Dramatic floor- to-ceiling windows throughout the common areas and units allow for an abundance of natural light, bringing the outdoors inside.
The heart of the main building is a court-
yard, connecting the thoughtfully situated amenities and the resident apartments. The courtyard includes a covered open-air pool, firepit, and locker rooms. Echoing the farmhouse theme, repur-
posed barn wood was used throughout, along with natural stone, interesting tile patterns, and custom lighting. Layering textures and the eclectic mix of custom fur- nishings strike the right balance between the pastoral and the refined look. This community offers a variety of dining
options. Common areas accommodate var- ious activities and include: a movie theater, art room, salon, library, fitness and rehabil- itation center, great hall, and family lounge. A Senior Living by Design judge noted,
overall, that the attractive architecture and interior design complements a thoughtful layout that shows a true connection to the outdoors.
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