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Doris Pearlman, president, Possibilities for Design, gives her takeaways from the pool of submissions to MHN’s 2014 Excellence Awards. Jobs with straight forward design implementing strong lines and color textures were well received. Also, money continues to move into the amenity spaces.

Ismael Leyva, AIA is president of Ismael Leyva Architects, an international architecture, interior design and urban planning firm based in New York City. Recognized for his work by the Skyscraper Museum, Leyva has built numerous award-winning residential and commercial projects in New York, including the luxury residences at the Time Warner Center, the Battery Maritime Building and the Tribeca Royale. The Charles, a 32-story condo building developed by Bluerock, celebrated its topping out in March. Leyva is also working on an office building and an extensive waterfront park project in his native Veracruz, Mexico.

Nancy Ruddy, founding principal of architecture and interior design firm CetraRuddy, gives her takeaways from the 2014 MHN Excellence Awards submissions. While Ruddy was happy to see the quality of architecture and design improve within the affordable sector, she questions the trend of highly amenitized student housing.

Boston’s multifamily housing market is booming. ADD, Inc. President Frederick A. Kramer, AIA shares insights into the factors defining opportunity for apartment developers in the Boston area.

Robert Landis, SVP & director of asset management, Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, gives a rundown on his takeaways from the 2014 MHN Excellence Awards submissions. The affordable sector has elevated its design to the point where it is hard to tell the different from market rate without looking at rental terms. Also, Landis speaks on the maturing multifamily market and a changing perception of what apartments mean for a neighborhood.