Brambleton

Convenience, choice, and wellness are defining elements of Brambleton, resulting in an elevated lifestyle for community residents. Influenced by its rural surroundings of Loudoun County, Virginia, and its close proximity to metropolitan Washington, DC, Brambleton combines urban connectivity and rejuvenating nature to provide the ideal environment for families. Programming for the community intentionally supported recreation and family activity to strengthen the ties of the residents. Brambleton is a nation-leading example of this new American lifestyle, bringing an urban way of life to a suburban location.

Originating within a design competition, LandDesign’s vision for Brambleton centered around the daily experience of residents. An orchestrated arrival sequence immerses residents in the magnificent surroundings of the property’s natural environment. At the entry to the community, residents are greeted by a babbling brook water feature, immediately evoking a sense of calm. Following the curvilinear roadway, a linear water channel leads to several natural open spaces, including Legacy Park — the community’s central open space featuring mature tree stands, trails, a playground, and sport courts — and terminates at Brambleton Town Center. This connected green network provides residents with an abundance of opportunities to engage with neighbors and nature.

Bisected by Route 659, a heavily used commuter road, the property’s divided land was a concerning impediment to the well-connected, walkable vision for Brambleton. Instead of turning the back of homes to the road, creating two insular neighborhoods, the design team intentionally faced large-lot residences along either side of the road, creating a green boulevard that brings both parcels together.