PROJECT CATEGORY: New construction CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Shepke, president/ CEO, Lutheran Homes of South Carolina FIRM: RLPS Architects, rlps.com DESIGN TEAM: RLPS Architects (architect); McCrory Construction (general contractor); Reese Hackman (MEP); Snell Engineering (structural) PHOTOGRAPHY: © Nathan Cox Photography NUMBER/TYPE OF HOUSING UNITS: 20 independent living (2 10-unit pocket neighborhoods) TOTAL BUILDING AREA (SQ. FT.): 18,246 CONSTRUCTION COST/ SQ. FT.: $158 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST (EXCLUDING LAND): $2.9 million COMPLETED: October 2020 lifelong learning or other programming. The shared porches around the landscaped common courtyard accommodate outdoor recreation, container gardening and socializing with neighbors. This courtyard features a low-maintenance synthetic lawn to provide year-round greenery and avoid regularly disturbing residents with a noisy lawn mower. To help those living in the pocket neighborhoods stay connected to the larger community and its amenities, pathway connections between the two were widened for shared pedestrian and golf cart use. This includes a new patio with outdoor gas fireplace and shade sail added between the pocket neighborhoods and community wellness center to provide another year-round gathering spot. supplement to environments for aging | 77http://www.rlps.com