Environments for Aging Design Showcase – The Livelle

NATURAL BEAUTY

The conceptual Livelle Mulholland CCRC prioritizes wellness with a walkable campus, natural site features, and a Main Street promenade for indoor and outdoor amenities
NESTLED IN THE foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, Livelle Mulholland is a 19-acre con­tinuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Woodland Hills, Calif., that seamlessly combines wellness, sustainability, and the California life­style. Designed to support aging in place, the 618,000-square-foot community integrates in­dependent living with advanced care options, catering to the evolving needs of residents. Per­kins Eastman (San Francisco) submitted the conceptual project to the Design Showcase.
The project plans outline 238 independent living apartments, 13 memory support suites, and 16 assisted living apartments. A key focus of the design was delivering an inviting arriv­al sequence with distinct paths for residents, staff, and visitors; inside, a main lobby provides a welcoming amenity space for residents, in­cluding dining on two levels, a library, pool, game room, and concierge desk.

The walkable campus centers on a “Main Street” concept that blends indoor and outdoor spaces and resort-style amenities, fitness cen­ters, and vibrant social spaces. The project team sought to preserve the site’s natural features, including equestrian trails, riparian zones, and heritage oaks, while green spaces, shaded walkways, and an outdoor amphitheater foster an inviting sense of community. TI10ughtful ad­ditions, like flexible gathering areas and roof­top terraces, also encourage interaction and reduce isolation among residents.
Jurors appreciated the attention to walkabil­ity and clarity of wayfinding for the pedestrian experience as well as the concept’s aesthetics for raising the bar in senior living. “Exterior elevations and materials chosen will help this project stand out,” noted a juror.

For more on this project, see the linked article published by EFA.