Aegis Living Mercer Island is a contemporary senior community inspired by the Pacific Northwest, blending natural materials and bold textures to create a deep connection to its setting. The design evokes elegance and warmth, drawing on the region’s iconic lodges with features like a four-story stacked-stone fireplace, onyx glass walls, and live-edge wood. The building is thoughtfully integrated into its challenging site—narrow, steep, and environmentally sensitive—through careful boundary modification and an eco-conscious V-shaped design that minimizes environmental impact. The aesthetic evolved from a mountain lodge to a contemporary expression of Northwest themes, incorporating exposed timber, wood siding, blackened steel, and stacked stone. Visitors are welcomed into a double-height living room with abundant natural light, framed by a stunning 14-foot by 35-foot outdoor water wall and courtyard. This striking feature activates the terraces and gardens, transforming the hillside into a vibrant gathering space. The town center offers high-end amenities for wellness and connection, including a spa, fitness center, cinema, and sky lounge, alongside 89 apartments—73 for assisted living and 16 for memory care. Biophilic elements like stone and wood create a seamless flow from exterior to interior, while large windows and a NanaWall open the lobby to the courtyard, bringing the outdoors in. A custom staircase with tree-branch railings leads to the second level, where the indoor dining room connects to an outdoor patio with a fireplace for al fresco dining. A display kitchen with a pizza oven and a Pendleton blanket display adds a personal touch to the community’s Pacific Northwest identity. Aegis Living Mercer Island’s design embodies a true sense of place, rooted in the coastal Northwest’s natural beauty and culture. The result is a community that feels both grand and welcoming, where residents are connected to the earth, the water, and each other.