Alloy Development: How to Build as an Architect-led Developer in NYC (w/ Alexandra Militano)

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 developmentBalance design and construction knowledge to cut back on adjustmentsBring out the best in a locationInvest in amenitiesTreat the community as a stakeholderLearn real estate development by doing itCultivate investorsAdd to the five phases of architectureUnderstand the client’s frustrations with timeBuild relationships at the construction siteUse a construction manager to bridge gaps

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