Unoccupied storefronts and expansive lobbies in newer multifamily and mixed-use projects frequently stay lifeless for months or years after occupancy. But what if there was a better way to handle multifamily buildings’ ground floors?
The traditional cornerstones of luxury living are undergoing a dramatic evolution as people’s collective quest for health, wellness and connection reach a fever pitch in 2021.
Creating more holistic environments for people living in cities, particularly in the era of COVID, has caused real estate developers, architects and designers to look at building design with a fresh lens to determine what are the essential criteria for a more hospitable environment.
As residential units get smaller, we need to rethink how we design amenity spaces to support and cultivate a community feel. Today’s residents expect to be able to manage their hectic lives through integration with their phones.
In an ever-more-competitive regional housing market, how can the best new condominium and apartment buildings stand apart and attract today’s discerning tenants?
Industry observers have described an “amenities war” among multifamily properties in cities like Boston, New York City and San Francisco. Properties are adding everything from pools to pet spas to golf simulators, but how often are these amenities actually used?
As buildable parcels decrease and construction costs increase, something has to give. Unfortunately, it’s the quality that is often sacrificed – size of the units, the number of bedrooms and baths, and in many cases, thoughtful planning, design and construction.
