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MULTIFAMILY
About Us
140+ employees
300+ design awards
70 leed certified projects 1968 established
We believe design is fundamentally about people.
Across every market we serve, our work begins by understanding the human experience behind the project. We take the time to listen, learn your story, and think deeply about how environments can support connection, identity, and growth.
As human storytellers, we translate vision, culture, and community into meaningful places that enrich how people live, work, gather, and belong. Our approach connects people to place in ways that foster interaction, inspire engagement, and support longterm success.
The result is more than a well-designed building or space.
It is a purposeful place that enables powerful outcomes for the individuals, organizations, and communities it serves.
Purposeful Places. Powerful Outcomes.
WE DEVELOP SO MUCH MORE THAN STACKS OF LIVING UNITS.
Multifamily residential embodies the core of our firm’s expertise and design ideology, blending the way people work, relax and carry out their everyday lives. We work to design much more than apartments. We design community.
Each of our multifamily projects bring together a wide variety of programmatic components at every scope and scale—from inviting apartment units to state-of-the-art fitness facilities and cutting-edge business centers, these projects allow our diverse teams of designers and specialists to come together to deliver interesting and budget-conscious design solutions to each project.
We engage the firm’s diverse, multi-market practice areas to bring honed perspectives to the variety of experiences found in today’s housing. This strategy is central to our ‘design to live’ approach, as apartment developments become much more than stacks of living units. Our team combines leading-edge concepts from the markets we serve into an easy, fun and straightforward resident experience.
We make remarkable design easy.
CENTENNIAL YARDS, THE MITCHELL
Atlanta | Georgia
As the first two towers of the transformative Centennial Yards development, the hotel and the residential tower share design cues inspired by the context. The site of the project is the Gulch, a term that reflects Atlanta’s origin story with the intersection of America’s pioneer railroads –ultimately supplanted by the automobile with an elevated network of roadways that now crisscross the largely abandoned railyards below. The sweeping geometries of railyards and viaducts have created dynamic site geometries that carry through the building’s forms. Big leaning V columns evoke an engineered architecture sensibility often seen in the great rail traditions of Europe and America. The buildings also feature angular and muscular qualities inspired by neighboring State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of Atlanta’s professional soccer, football and basketball teams.
Taking advantage of the unique conditions of the Gulch, parking and building services are located below street level, interconnecting both buildings. This allows the public areas including a mix of retail, restaurant and lobby elements to engage the sidewalk and an urban plaza created along the intersection of Centennial Olympic Boulevard and MLK Jr. Drive. Rising 18 stories from this level, the building’s transparent lower levels reveal bold expressions of the concrete structure and are detailed with brick and warm wood tones. The tower’s expansive windows at hotel and residential units take advantage of the commanding views in all directions.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 300 apartments - 4,900 sf retail - fitness center
1072 WEST PEACHTREE
Atlanta | Georgia
At 60-stories, the new 1072 West Peachtree tower will soar over Atlanta as the fourth-tallest building in the city. The project is comprised of 250,000 sf of Class A office space, 350 residential units, 10,000 sf of retail that will serve both the general public and building occupants and an eight-story parking deck – all housed on a densely-stacked, 50,000 sf site in Midtown.
Given the significant footprint of the program, energy efficient, sustainable principles will also inform the design of the new 1072 West Peachtree tower. To enhance the street level experience of 1072 West Peachtree in the 24/7 live/work/play environment of Atlanta’s Midtown district, the 850-space parking structure will be screened from public view by a street-facing ‘liner’ of creative loft duplex apartments.
A signature design feature of the resident experience, the tower’s eight-units-per-floor, in a pinwheel configuration, ensures that every residence captures at least two cardinal views. This transformative mixed-use development will bring continued energy to Midtown through a vibrant, iconic, contextually sensitive design.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 50,000 sf site
- 350 residential units
- 250,000 sf Class A office
- 10,000 sf retail
COLORADO STATION EAST
Denver | Colorado
Colorado Station East is a multifamily residential development in the heart of Denver, Colorado consisting of approximately 326 apartment units and 396 parking spaces. The residential portion is stories of Type III and Type V wood construction with an average unit size of approximately 800 sf. Parking is accommodated in a cast-in place, two-story deck of approximately 396 spaces. Leasing is located at grade level with club room and fitness on the third level and opening to the podium courtyards. There is a sky lounge at the top level that has a view to the Rocky Mountains.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 325 Units
- Total six Stories: four-story Type 3
construction over two-story Type 1
parking deck podium
- 481 parking spaces
- Coworking lounge
- Elevated pool deck
- Pool clubroom
- Fitness center
- Rooftop deck
MARAM RESIDENCES, PLOT 78
Dubai | UAE
The Maram Residences is a luxury residential development located in the heart of Burj Khalifa District. All the apartments and penthouses in the tower have a spectacular panoramic view of its surroundings, as well as access to A-grade facilities including a reading room, business centre, gym, pool and deck. In addition, there will be ground floor retail to cater to the residents’ daily needs.
The design of the Maram Residences balances striking views with protection from the sun utilizing a concept based on the crystal and the shell. The shell, inspired by desert architecture, are protected by shading walls with narrow openings for light and air on the sunny side of the building. The crystalline form faces north, away from the sun, and results from a desire to open up this side of the building with glass, maximizing views toward the Burj Khalifa. Every resident will own a view of the Burj, complemented by views to the Gulf and to Business Bay Creek. The planning creates a strong sense of privacy from each unit and a quietly sophisticated setting.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 207 units
- Eight luxury penthouse units
- Four podium levels
- 315 parking spaces in podium
- Ground floor retail
WALDO’S, MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
Atlanta | Georgia
With forms responding to the site and a design reflective of the transitional context, Waldo’s is a mixed-use development driven by its connection to the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta. The project includes a bold new hotel concept, townhomes and office programming, and incorporates mass timber construction. Unique in its vision for shared economy, each programmatic component is in synergy with accessible public spaces, a variety of food and beverage offerings, co-working and event spaces all surrounding a common courtyard.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 1.5 acres
- 200,000 sf
- 120,000 sf, six levels office
- 147 key hotel
- 10,00 sf retail / food and beverage
- 10 townhomes (1,700 sf each)
- Two level below grade parking – 275 cars with valet, ride share and self-park
- Central courtyard
EAST POINT COMMONS, CONCEPT DESIGN
East Point | Georgia
East Point Commons is a mixed-use project at the core of the City of East Point. The project features more than 300 residential units, both market rate and affordable, and includes retail, restaurants, a library, grocery store and community gathering spaces. This transit-adjacent development ties the center of the city together and engages transit and the PATH multi-model pedestrian route to engage the city and create a destination for the community of East Point.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 316 Apartment Units
- 23 Townhomes
- Retail/Restaurant Ground Level
- Precast parking decks – 515 parking spaces
- Community Leasing Center
- Elevated pool deck, clubroom, and fitness center
- Public amphitheater
500 NORTH AVENUE, CONCEPT DESIGN
Atlanta | Georgia
Located within the Beltline Overlay along the popular East Side Trail, 500 North Avenue represents an innovative repackaging of office space designed to attract a young labor force that values connectivity, sustainability and a unique urban experience.
Three concept designs were developed for this project.
12TH AND WEST PEACHTREE STREET, CONCEPT DESIGN
Atlanta | Georgia
Located at a dense site, this project pushes the limits on urban infill while staying under the transitional height plane requirements of one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhood. As part of a due diligence study for a commercial real-estate brokerage firm, TVS studied the complicated arrangement of program to deliver a project that toed the line between the busy street corridor and the stately residential neighborhood of Ansley Park.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 220,000 sf residential
- 15,000 sf retail
- 245,000 sf office
OVERTOWN MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT, CONCEPT DESIGN
Miami | Florida
Located adjacent to the Culmer metro station, the building’s shape is obliquely bent to maximize its extent across the site and create a connection to the transit station. The west end becomes defined by the sharp corner and parallel street frontage to NW 8th Street Rd while the east end steps and offsets orthogonally. Setbacks at either end of the building push the upper floors inward creating the opportunity for rooftop amenity spaces.
Pulling inspiration from the surrounding architecture of the Miami area, strategically placed accent materials against a white backdrop highlight the unique shape of this building and provide multiple options for public art murals. A frame of perforated metal panels accents each end and breaks up the overall mass of the building.
Functioning as a screen wall for rooftop mechanical and a guardrail for exterior balconies, the west accent provides a frame for a public art mural opportunity while reflecting the blue tones of the sky. The east accent serves as a shading element and a guardrail for the rooftop sky lounge.
A third accent wraps the parking podium on four sides as a perforated screen wall. Dynamic in form and vibrant in color, this porous façade brings movement to the ground plane as it frames street level retail economic opportunity and ground-level gathering spaces. As it transitions to the main entry, the screen wall blends into a feature art wall of the multi-height lobby.
LAGUARDIA
Queens | New York
This building is envisioned to be a landmark and point of pride for the Flushing/Queens neighborhood, and the owner has pushed the design solution in a direction that will be commensurate with that vision. The program includes a dedicated Community Center with a variety of meeting and event spaces for nearby residents. Additional programming includes a 120-key hotel featuring an elevated sky lobby with the Manhattan city view to the west and water view to the east, 70 apartment units, on-street retail, and studio space in the podium levels. The total building area is approximately 415,000 SF.
The owner’s vision of a dynamic, fabric or sail-like façade has resulted in a complex geometry for the cladding material. A study is under way with several manufacturers to determine the best material and best digital fabrication techniques to realize this vision. A possible solution will be, after utilizing BIM modeling throughout the design process to optimize the number of repetitive panels, ultimately to digitally print formwork for concrete wall panels.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 120-key hotel
- 70 apartment units
- Retail
- Community space
- Studio space
- 200-seat black box theater
- 120-seat community theater
One of the property’s strongest attributes will be the views it will afford its residents and visitors. There will be no obstructions for views to the northeast towards the marinas of Flushing Bay and of planes coming and going at the airport. This is a prominent site in the community–highly visible from Grand Central Parkway and from flights arriving and departing from LaGuardia. The building’s height limit is significantly higher than the surrounding building fabric, as negotiated with the FAA since it lies between the airport’s approach paths. And once above the approximately 80’ height of the adjacent buildings, there will be clear views to the Manhattan skyline. For this reason, the owner has envisioned a grandly scaled sky garden at this elevation with uninterrupted views in all directions. This level will include a sky lobby for the hotel, a restaurant and bar, and a viewing/performance space overlooking the bay.
David is a Studio Principal at TVS, where he leads our office and mixed-use market segments.
With 28 years of experience guiding design teams and helping clients realize their visions, David is a seasoned design leader known for navigating complex projects from concept to completion. His hands-on approach to project delivery and leadership style make him an invaluable mentor and collaborator, creating an atmosphere of cooperation that benefits both the team and clients alike.
Throughout his career, David has worked across a wide range of project types, consistently delivering innovative, impactful design solutions. His expertise in fostering strong, collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders, coupled with his deep understanding of design and project management, enables him to translate client goals into cohesive, visionary designs that endure.
Dave Brown AIA
dbrown@tvsdesign.com
404 946 6736
With over 25 years of experience as an interior designer, Principal Nicole Smith brings a powerful ability to creatively address the challenges and opportunities of coordinating a complex network of designers, clients and partners to ensure the best possible outcome for any project. Her strength with design oversight, schedules and processes informs her understanding of how to effectively guide teams to work and communicate more efficiently.
Highly seasoned in leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of a project and deliver projects across a wide variety of clients and project types, Nicole is uniquely tuned to listen and respond to her client’s project vision and objectives.
As a leader she leverages this diverse range of project responsibilities and hands-on expertise to strategically choreograph holistic and forward-thinking solutions for project success.
Nicole Smith
ASID, NEWH
nsmith@tvsdesign.com
404 946 6558
