space. The excitement created by first completing the new amenity spaces was part of the strategy of alleviating construction fatigue. Friendship Village of South Hills and its parent company are both grounded in a wellness culture. For the design team, this was a natural collaboration, because using wellness as a design principle was a key strategy. With new dining experiences as a central element of the first phase of the master plan, its role in whole-person wellness for residents, staff, and visitors was very evident, not only in the physical dimension of healthy eating but in creating ample opportunities to socialize and reinforce personal relationships. Environments for Aging * special supplement 73