BKV Group’s 'Elements' Approach Reimagines Multifamily Design

Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business



As multifamily developers seek ways to balance rising construction costs with ever-changing resident expectations, architects are increasingly being asked to value-engineer while simultaneously delivering high-quality, differentiated designs that stand out in the market. Taylor Johnson pitched a byline from client BKV Group exploring this dichotomy in multifamily design, resulting in a column from Jack Boarman, development managing partner and senior design leader based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, on how a standardized, kit-of-parts strategy can prioritize both efficiency and flexibility. Read the full article in Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business for more on how BKV’s “Elements” methodology streamlines building systems and unit planning while creating opportunities for floor plan, amenity and exterior designs that resonate with today’s renters. 



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