The Mather

Tysons | VA

Located in Tysons, Virginia, The Mather Arbor Row provides an amenity rich experience for residents and the public while contributing to long range goals transforming this community into a thriving urban center. Mather Lifeway community residents have access to an outdoor environment that supports the physical, social, and emotional needs of a mature population year-round.

The public enjoys vibrant streetscapes, plazas, and a park that are a 10-minute walk from the metro. This landscape aesthetically enhances greenspace connectivity and safe pedestrian amenities. The site landscape experience is tailored to the needs of the residents through a thoughtful aesthetic implemented throughout that fosters a sense of place and community.

The landscape amenities reflect research on the socialization, sensory stimulation, and meaningful activity that outdoor spaces can provide in life communities to support independent or assisted living. Functional and ornamental features promote physical health and emotional well-being in each season. Moveable furniture and varied amounts of shade give residents options about how to be most comfortable. The main terrace is divided into a hierarchy of amenity spaces divided by sweeping arced paths. The large activity lawn in the center accommodates team sports, croquet, exercise classes and other events. This open central area allows visual access through the terrace promoting wayfinding and people watching opportunities.

CLIENT

Mather Lifeways

Project Size

4 Acres

Services Provided

Landscape Architecture
Processing Assistance