Architecture & Design
Grocery-Anchored Communities: The Natural Evolution of Urbanization
Scott Ziegler of Ziegler Cooper Architects explains why grocers and apartments make economic sense in today’s conditions and discusses other musts for future mixed-use developments.
Can Multifamily Breathe New Life Into Retail?
The live-work-play model is being reimagined, as residential is added to more shopping malls grappling with the effects of COVID-19.
NYC’s Multifamily Design: Outdoor Spaces to Take Center Stage
Architects Mark Stumer and Adam Meshberg on designing multifamily units in New York City and how the pandemic has impacted the process.
How Will the Pandemic Impact Future Apartments?
While millions of multifamily residents sheltered in place for months during the nation’s COVID-19-imposed shutdown, apartments became makeshift offices, classrooms, gyms and hospital rooms.
Behind the Project: Close-Up on Hudson Square’s New Residential Tower
John Clifford of S9 Architecture unveils the vision behind the distinctive design of 111 Varick, a 27-story development in Manhattan’s onetime printing district.
A Developer’s Forward-Thinking View on Wellness in Multifamily
NAVA Real Estate Development’s Brian Levitt makes the case for healthy communities at a time when safety and well-being is top of mind, citing one of his projects in Denver as an example.
What Amenities Will Residents Want After the Pandemic?
With a strong emphasis on safety and cleanliness, common-area spaces are likely to change. StudioSIX5 Product Design Manager Claire Richards discusses the most important adjustments and their costs.
Designers Unlock Value in Vintage Buildings
A recent panel held by the Urban Land Institute tackled some of the challenges in turning aging Manhattan buildings into condo projects for the 21st century.
Senior Housing Design Trends Post-COVID-19
CallisonRTKL Senior Vice President Daun St. Amand discusses key aspects that have arisen during the pandemic, such as social distancing and isolation, and how senior living designers can tackle them in future projects.
Design Strategies for a Post-Pandemic World
Architects are rethinking bedrooms, kitchens and common areas as the coronavirus changes the way Americans live.