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When tapped for the interiors of the “Community Lounge” building that is at the heart of the park, RDC’s Interior Design and Procurement Studios worked together to ideate aspirational luxury and apply it to every detail in an environmentally sustainable manner. The team immersed in looking for ways to make the experience one that reflects the nature of the 21st-century net-zero planned community, its sustainability goals, and the desire to create an environmentally conscious design that would remain relevant. The interior team worked to make a place that offers comfort and respite for casual resident visits and larger special events while framing mountain views and acknowledging the nature of the local area. The interior scope extended to the triple pool complex and community garden.
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The interiors team worked to make a place that offers comfort, respite, and delight for casual resident visits and larger special events while framing the mountain views and acknowledging the nature of the local area. The community lounge interior features soft textures, natural hues, and lush hanging gardens wrapped in custom millwork provide the setting for guests to enjoy the expansive views of the mountains. While, brass and wood finishes, custom metal elements, and uniquely hand-selected pieces elevate the space and fit the design inspiration provided by Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park, a local geological feature formed by ancient plate tectonics. The outdoor space showcases a 28’ slab of salvaged, windfallen Giant Sequoia was sourced to design a custom community table.
To create an eco-conscious design that will remain relevant for decades to come, the team immersed itself in exploring how the experience could reflect the nature of this century's net-zero planned community. A sustainable approach was achieved through bespoke furniture such as repurposed custom gathering tables created from weathered 1920’s flat storage cabinetry. Utilizing a RFI access system for residents, the team created dual purpose tables sitting on top of geo-thermal heated stone slabs, to warm residents on cool summer evenings. The tables also have integrated drink wells to serve as planters or ice buckets depending on the event.
Confluence Park, the heart of a 4,000-home master-planned community, features a "Community Lounge" designed by RDC. The team aimed to reflect the 21st-century net-zero community’s sustainability goals and create an environmentally conscious space. The lounge offers comfort for casual visits and events, framing mountain views. It extends to the triple pool complex and community garden.
The community lounge interior features soft textures, natural hues, and lush hanging gardens wrapped in custom millwork provide the setting for guests to enjoy the views of the mountains. Brass and wood finishes, custom metal elements, and hand-selected pieces fit the design inspiration provided by Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park, a local geological feature formed by ancient plate tectonics. The entry features a wall of 5,000 oranges, an art piece that greets guests with the subtle scent of oranges. Lastly, a hospitality bar and hanging gardens were used to bring the space together & support the connection to nature.
The outdoor space showcases a 28’ slab of salvaged, windfallen Giant Sequoia which was sourced to design a custom community table. Staying in theme, large artist murals and a 40’ abstract wall breathe life and movement into the outdoor amenity spaces. The neighborhood gathering space, the “Garden Home” is designed to be a working co-op headquarters equipped with tool storage and educational space. It converts to a speakeasy-style hospitality space with a built-in service bar.
This iconic, environmentally conscious destination delivers recreational, leisure and social choices for all, encouraging the neighborly interface of vibrant community.
Founded in 1979, RDC is a full-service, award-winning architecture firm dedicated to making everyday places extraordinary. Headquartered in Long Beach, CA, we are a 160+ team with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington D.C., and Arkansas.
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