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Multifamily Residential
Our multifamily housing team has a diverse skillset in this complex typology, with experience from feasibility through design and construction of new apartments and mixed-use buildings, office-to-residential conversion, townhomes, and in the remodel and repositioning of existing structures.
Our multifamily residential posts.
Ask a Designer, Custom Residential, Multifamily Residential
How a Heat Recovery Ventilator Can Make Your Home Healthier
Indoor air quality has never been a more pressing or popular target than it is today. With smoke from wildfires all over the West and the continuing global pandemic of COVID-19, many of us are wondering whether our indoor air is safe. The good news is: it can be, with the right systems in place.
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Commercial, Custom Residential, Multifamily Residential
Creating Intentional Interactions Through Design
When we’re designing spaces like coffee shops, bars, offices, and even yards, it’s key to create a space where people can have casual and occasional interactions. Here’s a little about how we go about designing spaces that promote interaction between strangers.
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Multifamily Residential
Why Special Amenities Are the X-Factor in Multifamily Design
In this extremely competitive rental and condo market, even atypical, outside-the-box amenity spaces can’t be counted on to elevate a property over the steep competition, especially if they feel tacked on as a bonus. It takes a cohesive design story tying the whole building together to truly stand out.
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Multifamily Residential
Why Corridors in Multifamily Buildings Are Worth It
Corridors in multifamily buildings are often overlooked, considered areas to pinch the budget to save money for ”more glamorous” amenities, but it’s actually well worth it to invest in the design of a building’s corridors, not only from the perspective of the residents but from the perspective of the developer.
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Multifamily Residential
Why Amenity Spaces in Multifamily Buildings Are Worth It
If an apartment building’s amenity spaces are an afterthought during the design process, they’re going to feel like afterthoughts in someone’s life, too. Uninspired settings are not what today’s city dwellers are looking for. In a competitive market, without well-designed common spaces, your whole building may end up an afterthought to a potential renter.
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Multifamily Residential
Are Condos in Seattle Coming Back?
It’s no secret that Seattle has an affordable housing problem — and the lack of condos on the market is one (of many) contributing factors. So, why are there so few condo buildings in Seattle? Read on for some backstory about how we got here, and, hopefully, a bit of light at the end of the tunnel.
Read more.Our multifamily residential recognition stories.
Best Architects in Seattle: Expertise’s 2020 List
Expertise examined 138 architecture firms in the Seattle area and selected only 19 to make their list of Best Architects in Seattle, including Board & Vellum.
Best Seattle Architects: Fresh Chalk’s 2020 List
Board & Vellum comes in at #3 on Fresh Chalk’s 2020 List of Best Seattle Architects.
BUILD Sustainable Building Awards 2019
We’re honored that BUILD magazine has named us the "Architecture & Interior Design Firm of the Year" in Washington state in their Sustainable Building Awards, 2019.
Our multifamily residential team team members.
Erin Parker, RA, NCARB
Senior Associate, Architecture
Erin believes architecture is a team sport where different perspectives and collaboration lead to elegant solutions. She designs without leaving any option on the table, connecting project sites to the larger community.
Jennifer Ross, NCIDQ, LEED GA
Senior Associate, Interior Design
Jennifer loves brainstorming with a collaborative team to come up with creative design solutions for residential projects of all sizes. In her free time, you might find Jennifer traveling with her family, gardening, and otherwise enjoying the outdoors.
Lance Hayes, AIA
Senior Associate, Architecture
Lance’s passion for architecture has allowed him to explore all over the country. The Montana native loves dramatic landscapes (natural and architectural) and enjoys expressing that love through the artistic lens.
Andrea Detweiler, AIA, CPHC®
Associate, Architecture
As a Certified Passive House Consultant, Andrea loves to bring sustainability to all project types. Outside of the office, Andrea often takes a break from buildings to sail on her 35’ sailboat.
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Bringing your project from “idea” to fruition is a little different at Board & Vellum. We give personal care to each of our projects, and you’ll be in the loop every step the way. The bonus: we are an integrated firm, so each project has access to plenty of great knowledge — and that leads to better design.
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