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Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks

Sun City, AZ

With an emphasis on providing abundant choices for residents, the resort-style, amenity-rich campus offers a variety of wellness and dining experiences.

Blending the best of residential and hospitality design, a major campus expansion redefines desert living for Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks. Artfully placed promenades, intimate pathways, covered breezeways and lush pocket gardens are situated throughout the campus. A variety of new building amenities complement Royal Oaks’ existing programs and spaces, including a new club center that’s centrally located to unify the community. The club offers three new restaurant venues, a classroom for the community’s Life Enrichment Program activities, and a concierge service center.

Project Facts

  • Client:

  • Royal Oaks
  • Size:

  • 298,577 sf
  • Services:

  • Planning, Programming, Architecture, Interior Design
  • Project Partner :

  • Architectural Resource Team
  • Markets:

  • Senior Living
  • Region:

  • United States
  • Studios:

  • Chicago

    Awards

  • 2024 Best of Year Awards for Senior Living, Interior Design magazine
  • 2024 First place for independent living, Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards
  • 2022 Best Senior Housing Community on the Boards, Pacific Coast Builders Conference Gold Nugget Awards
  • 2020 Gold for Best 55+ Service Enriched Community on the Boards, NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards
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    Modern architectural gestures such as grand roof overhangs and large windows allow interior spaces to flow seamlessly into the landscape. Passive cooling is incorporated to extend the use of outdoor spaces throughout the summer; these elements include courtyards with shaded pavilions, walking paths, and water features that create welcoming sanctuaries. Zooming out from these small, protected outdoor spaces, Inspirata Pointe’s multi-story buildings offer 156 customizable residences with contemporary open floor plans, and they are all positioned to take advantage of the surrounding mountain vistas.

    Biophilia is incorporated throughout the design to enhance resident wellness and connection to the outdoors. The beauty of Arizona’s natural environment is reflected through the selection of colors, textures, and patterns. Locally sourced stucco, limestone, wood accents and bronze provide richness and contrast.

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    To support the evolving expectations of current and future residents, three new dining venues—Azul, Indigo Kitchen, and Copper Skye—offer a diverse range of culinary experiences. Branded menus and distinct table-setting designs create unique experiences at each restaurant.

    Azul is a sophisticated space with a sculptural light feature that creates a canopy over the seating area. For a curated experience, residents can sit at the chef’s table for a glimpse into the kitchen:

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    For more casual dining, Indigo Kitchen is a bright and airy space serving Mediterranean fare with an open kitchen, range of seating options, and view of the courtyard:

    The Indigo Dining Room at Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks in Sun City, AZ, a senior living community, features a large window into the kitchen.

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    Indigo Kitchen leads into Copper Skye, an inviting bar where residents can gather and connect:

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