We always get asked what the “hottest amenity” is or what’s trending right now in interior design. The “amenity wars” continue to rage, with conversations around ideal square footage for clubhouse versus unit and ideas for tricking out new developments with the latest and greatest features and upgrades.

If it feels like garden-style developments are popping up everywhere, you’re not imagining things. Multifamily developers across the Southeast continue to struggle with the challenges of urban infill—whether it’s lending hurdles, entitlement delays, or zoning headaches that prevent these projects from ever getting off the ground.

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Developers, do you ever struggle to make your spaces feel “at home” while you balance the performance needs of your commercial interiors? You’re not alone. You want everything from your fixtures, furniture and floors to stand out—that’s how you’ll draw customers—but, you need these pieces to be functional and continue to perform over time even with regular traffic.

How can you maximize your ROI on your multifamily development? In today’s market, an apartment property needs to stand out to attract and retain residents. The developments that get top dollar in rents always have the following in common: they understand and meet the needs of their target resident through thoughtful amenities and intentional interior design.

As we continue the adventure of designing and developing hospitality, senior living, active adult, and multifamily communities, Banko Design recognizes more than ever the importance of your projects receiving a high degree of attention – from conceptual design all the way through installation. Try as you might to protect yourself and your company, there may have been disappointments that left a sting. Several of our clients come to us because they appreciate the level of attention and experience our team brings.

A bold, colorful off-campus multifamily housing development inspired by the traditions and culture of a big-time university.