Architecture & Design

Exterior shot of 6 Corners Lofts. Image by John Boehm, courtesy of MG2

From Retail to Residential: The Transformation of a Chicago Sears Store

Designer Jooyeol Oh of MG2 takes us behind the scenes of this adaptive-reuse project.

The creation of the AT&T Discovery District in downtown Dallas transformed the AT&T headquarters into a mixed-use destination. The urban campus includes retail, dining and offices and provides free public Wi-Fi. Photo by Kathy Tran, image courtesy of Gensler

The Nuts and Bolts of Mixed-Use Design

Today’s multifamily-plus properties are carefully curated to stand out—and blend in.

A rendering of the exterior of 55 Broad in NYC.

Big Office-to-Resi Conversion Debuts in Manhattan. What’s the Potential for More?

Metro Loft and Silverstein Properties turned a downtown tower into luxury rentals. Experts weigh in on meeting the challenges of these complex projects.

Headshots of Caroline Kovac and Laura Calugar

Mission Success: Putting an Entrepreneurial Spin on Multifamily Design

After 18 years in asset management and operations, Caroline Kovac decided to explore her creative side. Listen now as she shares the story of her unconventional journey with MHN’s Laura Calugar.

A semi-private “pocket” space at a multifamily property with seating and a table

How Incorporating Flexibility and Wellness in Your Design Can Deliver ROI

Creative apartment operators are offering more amenities without adding square footage.

Juul-Hansen’s sculpture at the building’s 58th Street entrance

NYC Condo Tower Unveils 5-Floor Amenity Suite

The uptown community features a five-floor amenity suite.

MonteVerde Apartments by Affordable Homes & Communities

Why the Future in Senior Housing Is All About Health, Affordability

Two industry experts explore how these qualities will be key to meeting residents’ expectations.

Procida TMWL is a 100-unit affordable housing community in Homestead, Fla.

MHN Asks: Can Design Really Reduce Affordable Housing Development Costs?

Architects play a pivotal role in lowering building costs, says veteran Margi Glavovic. But their power is limited.

A collection of colored oven doors

Mid-Year Style Update: Hot Design Trends for Multifamily Marketers

The suggestion of luxury can help apartment communities stand out in a sea of sameness.

1900 Broadway

How Elizabeth Premazzi’s International Culture Shaped a California Tower’s Design

The creative mind behind Oakland’s 39-story luxury tower reveals details about her sources of inspiration.