Architecture & Design
Design Trend Update with Home Depot’s Sarah Fishburne
The home improvement supply retailer’s design and trend director spoke with MHN at the National Apartment Association’s Education Conference & Exposition in Atlanta to explain how design choices reflect changing lifestyle patterns.
Miller Construction Completes $21M FL Community
The 40-unit Sereno at Bay Harbor Islands was co-developed by Integra Investments and 13th Floor Investments. Designed by Corwil Architects, the property features a curving structure to maximize waterfront views.
Maplewood Senior Living Breaks Ground on $270M NYC Community
The 215-unit development featuring assisted living, enhanced care and memory care introduces the company’s Inspir brand, which was created to deliver a new option for older adults seeking senior residences.
Tiny Living Brings Big Changes to Student Housing
At the 2017 NeoCon show, Tomas Eliaeson and Thomas Carlson-Reddig of Little discuss how universities can embrace smaller units without sacrificing design or space.
Kim Rousseau: The New Amenities
Cooper Carry Interior Design Principal Kim Rousseau reveals the latest amenity preferences among renters—and the surprising similarities between Millennial and Baby Boomer requests.
Luxury Condos Coming to Perdido Key, FL
Developers Meridian Realty Advisors and Premier Development Group’s community, which is built on a private beach, is scheduled to open in the summer of 2019 and is already 40 percent sold.
Middle Earth Gets Precious $98M Expansion
Named for “The Lord of the Rings,” the student housing project at UC Irvine will comprise construction of two brand-new towers and the renovation of a dining hall.
Scuff-Resistant Paint: An Industry First
Benjamin Moore’s newest product is specially formulated for high-traffic commercial environments, and is available in two sizes and more than 3,500 colors.
Michelle Duncum Climbs the Ladder at FDG
The 25-year industry veteran was promoted to COO after almost four years at Faulkner Design Group. In her new role, Duncum will be responsible for managing the company’s daily operations.
Convertible Beds Offer Comfort, Care to Seniors
Not many designers consider the needs of visiting family, friends, or round-the-clock caregivers. Flexsteel’s sleeper chairs and sofas offer a comfortable place for guests at senior properties.