Terry Stone designed the landscape and amenity spaces for MorningStar, a multi-story senior living community on a complex 4.5-acre site in west Arvada, Colorado. Flanked by existing single-family neighborhoods and commercial development, the project required thoughtful site planning to create a welcoming and connected environment for residents.

At-grade amenities for both Independent and Assisted Living residents include two outdoor dining patios, a café terrace, an outdoor lounge with fireplace and bocce court, and raised garden beds that encourage resident engagement. An extensive rooftop amenity terrace offers sweeping mountain views and features a putting green, shade pergola, outdoor grill, dining tables, fire pit, and lounge seating.

For residents in Memory Care, a dedicated, secure courtyard provides a therapeutic environment with a water feature, sensory plantings, looped walking paths, and seating areas designed to promote comfort, safety, and wellness.

Terry Stone worked on the MorningStar of Arvada development while at Stone Landscape Architecture.