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MultiFamily

Designing unique infill and missing middle housing

Approach

Designing Innovative Buildings

At Axis Architecture + Interiors, we specialize in designing innovative multifamily buildings that respond to the diverse needs of residents while maximizing long-term property value.

Our portfolio spans a wide range of housing types, with particular expertise in infill and missing middle housing ranging from 2-unit townhome conversions to developments of over 100 units. We provide creative, context-sensitive solutions tailored to our clients’ goals, helping unlock underutilized sites and increase density through thoughtful, efficient design.

 

With more than 20 years of experience delivering large-scale multifamily projects, we bring a deep understanding of zoning ordinances, entitlement processes, and historic review boards across multiple jurisdictions. Our team is adept at navigating complex regulatory environments while delivering innovative, cost-conscious architectural solutions.

PROCESS

We guide you every step of the way

Loading Study

We help developers maximize unit yield and unlock the full potential of their sites. Our building loading studies translate zoning and planning constraints into clear, buildable footprints that provide an accurate picture of what can be developed before significant capital is committed. By testing building massing, efficiency, and code limitations early, we reduce entitlement risk, inform underwriting, and support smarter acquisition and design decisions.

We help developers maximize unit yield and unlock the full potential of their sites. Our building loading studies translate zoning and planning constraints into clear, buildable footprints that provide an accurate picture of what can be developed before significant capital is committed. By testing building massing, efficiency, and code limitations early, we reduce entitlement risk, inform underwriting, and support smarter acquisition and design decisions.

Schematic Design

We take the concepts created during the loading study phase and develop them further creating unit layouts, parking and loading configurations, and developing building facades with proposed materials and window fenestration. This phase begins to bring the project to life, establishing a more realistic sense of form, function, and design intent, while still maintaining flexibility for adjustments as the design evolves.

We take the concepts created during the loading study phase and develop them further creating unit layouts, parking and loading configurations, and developing building facades with proposed materials and window fenestration. This phase begins to bring the project to life, establishing a more realistic sense of form, function, and design intent, while still maintaining flexibility for adjustments as the design evolves.

Design Development

The approved concept is refined into a coordinated, buildable design. We resolve unit plans, building systems, façade articulation, and code compliance while coordinating with consultants to control scope, cost, and constructability. This phase reduces the risk of any design changes in later stages and prepares the project for permit submission and pricing.

The approved concept is refined into a coordinated, buildable design. We resolve unit plans, building systems, façade articulation, and code compliance while coordinating with consultants to control scope, cost, and constructability. This phase reduces the risk of any design changes in later stages and prepares the project for permit submission and pricing.

Permit and Documents

We produce a complete, permit-ready construction document set tailored to multifamily construction. Drawings are fully coordinated across disciplines and aligned with local jurisdiction standards to support efficient permitting, bidding, and construction.

We produce a complete, permit-ready construction document set tailored to multifamily construction. Drawings are fully coordinated across disciplines and aligned with local jurisdiction standards to support efficient permitting, bidding, and construction.

Construction Administration

During construction, we support the project team by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and verifying conformance with the approved documents. Our involvement helps maintain design intent, address field conditions efficiently, and keep the project aligned with schedule and budget.

During construction, we support the project team by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and verifying conformance with the approved documents. Our involvement helps maintain design intent, address field conditions efficiently, and keep the project aligned with schedule and budget.

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