Sep 28, 2026 | Architectural Design, Exterior Design, Interior Commercial Design, Multifamily, Project Management
Phased reinvestment creates a decision that doesn’t exist in quite the same way when a property moves forward all at once. How much of the future should today’s project decide? Ownership may know that several areas of a property will need investment over... 
Sep 19, 2026 | Interior Commercial Design, Multifamily
One of the most interesting things I heard at a recent multifamily conference had nothing to do with finishes, amenities or what a building looked like. It was how the residents’ questions changed after they had a stable place to live. I recently moderated a... 
Sep 14, 2026 | Architectural Design, Interior Commercial Design, Multifamily
The value of an amenity isn’t determined by how many features it offers. It depends on whether the space supports the residents the property serves and the ways they need to use it. A clubhouse can have beautiful furniture, upgraded lighting, coworking space,... 
Sep 5, 2026 | Exterior Design, Interior Commercial Design, Multifamily, Project Management
When ownership teams talk about repositioning a property, the conversation quickly turns to what needs to change. The clubhouse looks dated, furniture has reached the end of its useful life, and finishes no longer support the direction the asset is headed. Before... 
Aug 31, 2026 | Architectural Design, Multifamily, Outdoor Amenities, Project Management
A design partner who hands over fifty options hasn’t done the real work yet. Clients often expect to see every option we considered, and I understand the instinct. But handing over everything we found usually backfires. Our responsibility is to make a... 
Aug 25, 2026 | Education, Interior Commercial Design, Interior Design, Multifamily, Project Management
On complex commercial projects, the question isn’t only who owns a decision. It’s who will inherit its consequences. A project can have experienced people making sound decisions and still begin to drift. A scope reduction affects more than the budget. A program change...