INDEPENDENT LIVING NOMINEE

Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks

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

Inspirata Pointe offers 156 customizable independent living residences. The apartments feature contemporary open floor plans and floor to ceiling windows to enhance connection to the outdoors. Surrounded by lush gardens, the villas are more intimate in scale and embrace an active lifestyle with expansive outdoor terraces.

City/State:
Sun City, AZ
Date of Completion:
04/2023
Project Size (Sq. ft)
298,577 SF
Owner:
Royal Oaks
Operator:
Royal Oaks
Architect:
Perkins Eastman
Interior Design Firm:
Perkins Eastman
Builder/Contractor:
Sundt Construction

Modern architectural gestures such as grand roof overhangs and large windows allow interior spaces to flow seamlessly into the landscape. Artfully placed promenades, intimate pathways, covered breezeways and lush pocket gardens are situated throughout the campus. Passive cooling is incorporated to extend the use of the 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 are positioned at the same time to take advantage of the surrounding mountain vistas.

A variety of new amenities complement the existing programs and spaces at Royal Oaks, including a new club center that’s centrally located to unify the community. The club offers a classroom for the community’s Life Enrichment Program of activities, a concierge service center, and three distinct restaurants (Azul, Indigo Kitchen, and Copper Skye). Azul is a sophisticated space with a sculptural light feature and an intimate chef’s table. For more casual dining, Indigo Kitchen is a bright and airy venue serving Mediterranean fare with an open kitchen, range of seating options, and view of the courtyard. Indigo Kitchen leads into Copper Skye, an inviting bar where residents can gather and connect.

Throughout the community, locally sourced stucco, limestone, wood accents, and bronze provide richness and contrast. The beauty of Arizona’s environment is reflected in the textures, patterns, canopies, and color palette throughout the landscaping and interior design, creating a true desert oasis.