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December 17, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n

Words: <\/span>Georgina McWhirter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

5 Designers Share Transformative Multifamily Projects<\/h1>\n\n\n

Shoptalk is our roundup where we ask industry insiders topical questions seeking insight into the design zeitgeist. This time, we asked design leaders at Thomas Juul-Hansen, Multistudio, ahha, CREO Architecture, and Studio Gang the following question: What transformative multifamily project has shaped your response to broader sector issues?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover The Multifamily Projects Bringing Community Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sutton Tower in Manhattan, New York<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThe location of Sutton Tower, an 850-foot-tall Manhattan structure near the bank of the East River, meant we had to consider both the local community\u2019s point of view and the perspective of distance. Given its visibility from the Long Island Expressway in Queens and the FDR Drive, we had to ensure the scale of the articulation would read from afar, which helped guide the exterior design. It was a great civic responsibility\u2014and honor\u2014to design the building not only for tower residents but also for all those in and around the city.\u201d \u2014Thomas Juul-Hansen, Thomas Juul-Hansen<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Travis Building In San Antonio, Texas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThe Travis Building, originally 10 stories of offices, had experienced a decline in demand. However, its prime location along the San Antonio Riverwalk and in the central business district made it an ideal candidate for conversion into apartments. The challenge laid in maintaining its historic integrity. We preserved key architectural elements, including the original tiled corridor floors, while re\u00admov\u00ading dropped ceilings to enhance the spatial experience. The project\u2019s success\u2014evident in the full lease-up of its 63 units\u2014 has significantly influenced our approach and highlights the potential for converting workplaces into much-needed housing as demand for commercial real estate continues to fall. Additionally, by creating residential opportunities in urban centers, we\u2019re helping reduce reliance on cars, fostering walkable communities, and further activating downtown cores.\u201d \u2014Kris Feldmann, CREO Architecture<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Central Station in Phoenix, Arizona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cMulti-family work considers the connection between place and home. In an evolving world where space and time are fleeting, \u2018home\u2019 is essential. Central Station is, at its foundation, a public infrastructure project for the City of Phoenix that recognizes the importance of urban housing, public transportation, and public amenities. Our work explores spatial, ambient and material dimensions in its engagement with society.\u201d \u2014Kelly Hatch, Multistudio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Clay Corner in O\u02c9tepoti Dunedin, New Zealand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cClay Corner, a five-story apartment complex in O\u02c9tepoti Dunedin, New Zealand, is a best-in-class example of socially and environmentally sustainable city living. Mini\u00admi\u00adzing the design\u2019s envi\u00adronmental impact are low-carbon building systems, mass timber construction, photovoltaics, passive facade design, op\u00adtimized glazing ratios, and circular material consideration. For instance, a custom terrazzo facade we developed uses aggregates recovered from the site\u2019s existing brick structure. Given the great challenges the construction industry faces, we hope this development will drive out\u00adcomes that go far beyond the cur\u00adrent sus\u00adtainability status quo to actively mitigate climate change.\u201d \u2014Raphaela Rose, ahha<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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City Hyde Park and Aqua in Chicago, Illinois; 11 Hoyt in Brooklyn, New York; and Verde in San Francisco, California<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Photography by John David Pittman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cPeople have become lonelier and more politically divided in recent years, so it\u2019s important to offer attractive opportunities for interaction by designing buildings that work as vertical com\u00admu\u00adnities. Our multifamily mid- and high-rises are conceived to be more like city fabric than isolated towers. The balconies of City Hyde Park and Aqua, both in Chicago, act like the porches and stoops of a traditional neighborhood. At 11 Hoyt in Brooklyn, New York, common spaces around the ground floor and the second-level outdoor landscape are what inspire social interaction. And we carved back the corners of Verde in San Francisco to create alternating terraces, unique across each floor, that allow residents to gather.\u201d \u2014Jeanne Gang, Studio Gang<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n