Real estate developers often keep their eye on the bottom line—for them, it’s all about how a property can make money. Architects, meanwhile, focus on design, but rarely have control over the built environment. But it’s possible to do both. Alloy Development is a hybrid architecture-development firm. Director of Construction Alexandra Militano joined us to explain how they’re equally focused on design impact and property value.

Interview Takeaways

• Make design a priority in development
• Balance design and construction knowledge to cut back on adjustments
• Bring out the best in a location
• Invest in amenities
• Treat the community as a stakeholder
• Learn real estate development by doing it
• Cultivate investors
• Add to the five phases of architecture
• Understand the client’s frustrations with time
• Build relationships at the construction site
• Use a construction manager to bridge gaps

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