Vista West
Location: Madison, Wis. Provider: Capri Communities Architect: AG Architecture Interior Design: Direct Supply Aptura
ROOFTOP DECK, CAPITAL IDEA: AN URBAN SETTING OFFERS A DRAMATIC VIEW OF THE WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL, A LOCAL LANDMARK.
in mind. The architectural detailing serves as a transition between adjacent commer- cial properties and neighboring condomini- ums and single-family homes. The five-story building features 174 apartments, composed of independent and assisted living, and memory care units. The cornerstone of the community’s
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mixed-use theme is the first-floor commons punctuated by a dramatic entry sequence. A contemporary awning offers a retail appeal while the fitness center occupies a store- front position on the first floor to reinforce the mixed-use aesthetic of the larger mas- ter-planned development. The mixed-use feel is reinforced on the ex-
terior with a palette of fiber cement panels in whites and grays accented with wood details. “Visitors and residents get a sense of
street level activity,” said Eric Harrmann, chief design officer, AG Architecture.
ituated within an urban redevelop- ment site on the growing west side of Madison, Wis., Vista West was designed with a mixed-use concept
Dovetailing on the mixed-use theme and
integration with the wider community, Vis- ta West is developing a partnership with a community education center located across the street. The interior design palette and furniture selections create a hospitality-inspired envi- ronment evoking a Northwoods lodge. Rich wood tones, mixed metals, stone, and tile elements are accented with plaids and a mix of blues and greens. The building wraps around the tight site
to create a private courtyard. The courtyard offers desirable views for the apartments facing that side of the building. The court- yard also offers comfortable seating areas and gathering spaces. The pandemic inspired the rethinking
of the outdoor spaces. “We were able to pause and evaluate our design decisions,” said Harrmann. As a result, more covered and heated spaces were added. Residents can flow from the dining areas or multi- purpose rooms to the outside areas even in cooler weather.
The outdoor area includes seating for din-
ing and a fire pit. Outdoor kitchens and a pergola overlook sculptural fountains. Raised planting beds are available for residents along with walkways through the garden. The Vista Lounge on the top floor fea-
tures a beautiful indoor gathering space. Vista West also offers a memory care house- hold with access to an enclosed courtyard and views of the community’s other out- door gathering spaces. A unique feature is the ability of indepen-
dent living residents to receive assisted living services in their apartments. Anticipating a mix of resident needs, enhanced socializa- tion spaces were included on each floor. The design also takes into account the
staffing challenge to deliver assisted living services throughout the building. The proj- ect is designed so that the staff is no more than one turn away from the resident’s room. “Residents can age in place and receive
the services they need without having to move,” said Harrmann.
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