Vista Gardens

location

market

client

role

Bowie, MD
Commercial
NAI Michael
Arch

Project Details

Leuterio Thomas (LT) was retained by the client through NAI / Michael to design a 10,000-square-foot, five-unit retail building integrated within a landscaped linear park. The project plays a key role in linking adjacent residential, hotel, and retail uses, reinforcing walkability and connectivity across the site.

project scope

LT’s scope includes architectural design and site integration, with a focus on aligning the retail building seamlessly with the surrounding urban landscape. A central design challenge was balancing architecture and landscape to ensure the retail component feels intuitive and inviting, guiding residents naturally from the linear park into the retail environment while enhancing the overall pedestrian experience.

our solutions

To support the client’s planning approval goals, LT developed a virtual building model using LUMION to clearly communicate massing, scale, and façade intent. Using photorealistic renderings and walkthroughs, the design places the building within its landscaped context, illustrating how architecture and public space work together. This visualization strategy strengthened stakeholder understanding and reinforces the project’s vision as an engaging destination that blends retail, landscape, and master planning into a cohesive experience.

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