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Multifamily & Mixed-Use
Our multifamily team focuses on distinctive projects we can weave into the greater neighborhood around them. Just as our residential and commercial projects are customized to our clients, our multifamily projects are designed to feel unique, inviting, and integral to their surroundings.
Our multifamily & mixed-use portfolio projects.
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Canopy Apartments | Photography by Cory Holland.
Bold Colors & Textures in an Updated Resident Lounge
Canopy Apartments
An updated resident lounge for a family-friendly apartment community in Everett, Washington, anchored by bold colors and natural materials.
Refreshing an Award-Winning Project
Joseph Arnold Lofts Refresh
Recognized in 2014 as NAIOP’s Residential Development of the Year, ”The Joe” was ready for an on-brand refresh.
Refreshed Amenity Spaces & Model Unit
Bower Village Refresh
An apartment community refreshed and repositioned with a bright and lively bowerbird design concept.
Integrated Design for a Mixed-Use Development
Scott Street Development
Interdisciplinary design for a multi-acre site with dedicated permanent, affordable community land trust homes, mixed-use retail buildings, and market-rate apartments.
Our multifamily & mixed-use posts.
Multifamily & Mixed-Use
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 & Mixed-Use
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 & Mixed-Use
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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Commercial, Interior Design, Multifamily & Mixed-Use
Creative Cost-Saving Tips for Your Commercial Space
Often, design budgets for commercial tenant improvements can be tight. But giving your space that little something extra to excite your clientele is super helpful for bringing in business, and getting your customers to linger. Here are a few creative tips for stretching that dollar further in your commercial space.
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Multifamily & Mixed-Use
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.
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Multifamily & Mixed-Use
Why Lobbies in Multifamily Buildings Are Worth It
Do you remember the so-so lobbies you’ve passed through? Probably not. But do you have pleasant memories of the ones where you really spent some time? Of course! Great lobbies make a big impression. When they are well-designed, they impact our lives in ways that stick with us — the backdrop for important moments in our lives.
Read more.Our multifamily & mixed-use team team members.
Erin Parker, NCARB
Senior Associate, Architect
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.
Lance Hayes, AIA
Senior Associate, Architect
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.
Leslie Batten, PLA, CPSI, LEED GA
Senior Associate, Landscape Architect
Leslie’s experience on projects of diverse scales makes her a great asset to the B&V landscape team. Outside of the office, Leslie leads an annual bike tour exploring Pacific Northwest wine regions.
Andrea Detweiler, AIA, CPHC®
Associate, Architect
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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Our Story
Board & Vellum is a young and vibrant firm built on the idea that an informed and engaged team leads to better design and happy clients. We wouldn’t be where we are today without passion and hard work, and those same two things keep us going strong today.
Our Process
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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