Alcantara Court

The 20,000 square foot site consists of two 4-story buildings around a mid-block courtyard. Amenity spaces — a large multi-purpose community room with kitchen, a physical therapy room, a library, and a community garden — were located on circulation routes. This arrangement encourages seniors to come out of their units and participate in the social life of the building. Laundry facilities and a parking garage are also found on the premises. The landscaped open areas of the complex feature planted areas with palms and columnar trees, and a central garden courtyard accessible to all residents for outdoor gatherings and casual seating. Residents find gardening in the smaller planting areas is therapeutic