THE VISTA AT CHRISTIAN HEALTH T
he Vista at Christian Health cre- ates a sense of arrival naturally. The long winding entrance to the 400,000-square-foot independent
living complex inspires a first impression of serenity with views of hills and trees in a quiet, yet suburban, neighborhood of northern New Jersey. The new three-story complex completes
the continuum of care community on a 78- acre campus. The Vista includes 164 inde- pendent living apartments, a large common and the latest wellness-focused amenities en- joyed by today’s older adults. The Vista is surrounded by 10 acres of
woods with striking views of the Ramapo Mountains. The original exterior design is a craftsman style and uses stone and wood to complement the natural surroundings. Merlino Design Partnership (MDP) han-
dled the interior design. “Our challenge was to complement the original exterior design
with stone and wood accents but in a more refined way,” said Bruce Hurowitz, princi- pal at MDP. The sense of arrival carries over to the
building commons. Residents and visitors enter a large two-story grand hall with a stone colonnade. Modern sconces dot the columns with a soft glow. Oversized win- dows at the end of the colonnade flood the area with natural light. The grand hall links to a performing arts center, several dining venues, and a wellness center. The interiors showcase a warm neutral pal-
ette combining wood tones, stonework, iron- work, and glass. A coffered ceiling with a mod- ern thatched design punctuates the gathering space near the dining venues. The Waterstone fine dining venue features panoramic views of the site and an exterior water feature. Senior Living by Design judge Todd
Hudgins, senior vice president at Erdman, applauded the “rustic, fantastic design.”
Wellness and fitness amenities are posi- tioned near the entrance to showcase the lifestyle. “Fitness is celebrated,” Hurowitz said. “Residents are living an energized life.” The state-of-the-art spa and wellness cen-
ter includes a gym, training equipment, a yoga studio, and an indoor pool with a sau- na, hot tub, and spa facilities. Metal arches frame the entrance of the aquatic center and the ceiling of the pool area. The well- ness areas are infused with pops of vibrant color to emphasize vitality. Paved walking trails, gardens, and streams
spread across the grounds. An outdoor ter- race includes a fountain, grill, picnic area, and café tables for alfresco dining, expanded to allow for social distancing. Balconies and private outdoor space are
included in each unit, providing beautiful views from every angle so residents feel, and know, that they have arrived.
The Vista at Christian Health
Location: Wyckoff, N.J. Provider: Christian Health Architect: LAN Associates Interior Design: Merlino Design Partnership
DRAMATIC STONE COLONNADE: VISITORS AND RESIDENTS ARE WELCOMED BY A SPACIOUS LOBBY AND STRIKING HALLWAY THAT ENDS WITH A LIGHT FILLED TWO-STORY WINDOW.
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