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