Architecture & Design

TCA Architects Announces Aram Chahbazian President of the Firm

Chahbazian leverages more than 25 years of experience as a design principal to guide his responsibilities in developing TCA’s operating platform and vision to support long-term growth

PROFILE: Brian Ahern, Architect

One of the biggest lessons for developers and designers alike in historic adaptive reuse projects, suggests architect Brian Ahern, is the need to keep in mind that there may be many unforeseen building conditions which you cannot account for until you rip things apart.
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White Paper: Suburban Sprawl Screeches to a Halt

As an alternative to suburban sprawl, the natural evolution in the urbanization of American cities is to create inviting urban village environments or “micro village” that provide a distinctive sense of place

Hansgrohe Introduces Three Chic Showerpipes

German bath fixture manufacturer Hansgrohe has rolled out a trio of sleek showerpipes in the United States. The exposed fixtures, which are popular in Europe, are easy to service and a smart choice for renovation projects.

What’s Cooking?

From style to amenities, MHN uncovers what renters are looking for in the kitchen.

MHN TV: Tour Latitude 33 an Adaptive Reuse Property in Marina del Rey

Take a tour of Latitude 33, an adaptive reuse project (from a 40-year-old office building) in Marina del Rey, CA. The mixed use development, designed by KAA Design Group, features a collection of beach-side homes ranging from townhouses, penthouses and apartment units. Latitude 33 is winner of two Gold Nugget Merit Awards, one of which was for Best Adaptive Reuse.

Register Now for our 9/24 Awards/Cocktail Party

Winners will be announced September 24 at the MHN Excellence Awards Cocktail Party in New York. Register today!

Alternatively Built Multifamily Development Uses Upcycling as a Hook

South Africa is the latest country to embrace the emerging trend of alternative building for multifamily developments.

Meet the 2012 MHN Excellence Award Finalists

Winners will be announced September 24 at the MHN Excellence Awards Cocktail Party in New York. Register today!

MHN Interview: What’s Old is New Again with GDC

GDC Properties recently completed an adaptive-reuse luxury community in DUMBO, Brooklyn. MHN speaks with Adam Ginsburg, co-chairman of GDC Properties, about this development and why he feels there’s a benefit to rehabbing older commercial properties into residential communities.