Splendido, Tucson
Senior Living / United States / HBA Los Angeles / Completed in 2023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Working in collaboration with the Splendido team, HBA Los Angeles has transformed the amenity space design at the Life Plan Community for adults 55 years and better, nestled in the foothills of southern Arizona's Santa Catalina Mountains. The abundant collection of resort-like amenities – conceptualized and developed by Splendido – includes five restaurants and indoor and outdoor lounge spaces, along with a spa, wellness center, fitness center, cinema, meeting room, library, billiards room, and art studio.
The revitalized design of Splendido's amenity spaces draws inspiration from the Sonoran Desert's radiant beauty and powerful serenity, the rich cultural tapestry of the Tucson area, and the community’s hallmark of wellness. Implemented by HBA Los Angeles, the design embraces intuitive comfort and conviviality in a modern interpretation with timeless sensibility. Neutral palettes are layered with warm tones to promote brightness within the interiors and highlight the scenic locality. Clean lines and natural materials are met with tailored detailing, further elevating the overall aesthetic. Furniture balances form and function with considered dimensions for practicality and to withstand high-traffic environments.
Inside the main building, the Living Room is a centerpiece, a functional and flexible space with intimate seating groups to foster connection and conversation. A material palette of natural stone, wood and tile brings the outdoors in, while a wall of glass offers sweeping views of the Santa Catalina Mountains and access to a newly built terrace.
Each of Splendido's restaurants has its own identity yet is familiar with a cohesive language. Café del Sol radiates light, showcasing a tonal palette of earthy hues within the clean, modern interior architecture. In Alonzo's, a dynamic chandelier suspends from a ceiling refinished in a lighter wood tone, accentuating the architectural detailing and double-height volume. The introduction of golds and blues imbues the space with warmth. The adjacent Marbella restaurant sets a moodier ambiance, employing a red-and-gold scheme, illuminated screening elements, and jewel-like chandeliers at each banquette seating.
At the al fresco Bella Vista Terrace, a custom woven canopy is a poetic yet pragmatic touch to the exterior pergola. Bold colors drawn from Arizona’s brilliant sunsets give energy to the design of Granada, a bar and lounge.
