As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the work that defined our year in residential architecture. This past year reminded us that great design isn’t just about buildings — it’s about how people live, connect, and move through their everyday environments. From multi-family housing to mixed-use developments and lifestyle-driven spaces, 2025 offered meaningful opportunities to design with intention and purpose.
Things We’re Thankful For in Residential Architecture
This year reinforced how powerful residential architecture can be when it’s rooted in real life. We’re thankful for projects that prioritized walkability, community connection, and thoughtful layouts — spaces designed to support daily routines, not just square footage.
We’re especially grateful for clients who value long-term thinking, adaptable design, and architecture that responds to how people actually live today. Whether through multi-family housing, residential-adjacent hospitality, or workspaces that support balance, these projects allowed us to create environments that feel welcoming, functional, and human.
Favorite Projects of 2025
Rather than a single standout, 2025 was defined by a collection of projects that each contributed something meaningful to the residential and lifestyle conversation.
Multi-family housing continued to play a major role, especially developments designed within walkable, mixed-use environments. These projects highlighted how residential spaces can integrate seamlessly with surrounding amenities, creating a stronger sense of place.
We also saw residential design influence hospitality and workplace environments, where comfort, flow, and livability became just as important as function. These projects stood out not only for their design quality, but for how intentionally they support everyday life.
Design Trends That Defined 2025
Looking back, several design themes clearly shaped residential architecture this year.
One of the strongest trends was the blending of residential and hospitality design. Interiors became warmer, more flexible, and more experience-driven, reflecting how people want their homes — and surrounding spaces — to feel.
We also saw a continued emphasis on mixed-use environments, where housing, dining, work, and leisure coexist. Multi-family developments increasingly focused on livability, walkability, and thoughtful material choices rather than purely maximizing density.
Natural light, open layouts, and adaptable spaces were recurring priorities, reinforcing a shift toward architecture that supports wellness, flexibility, and long-term use.
How Residential Design Is Being Shaped by Mixed-Use Living
Residential architecture no longer exists in isolation. In 2025, the connection between where people live and what surrounds them became even more important.
Projects that successfully integrate residential spaces within mixed-use settings create stronger communities and more engaging daily experiences. Housing tied closely to retail, dining, workspaces, and services allows residents to stay connected to their environment — reducing friction in everyday life while strengthening local economies.
This approach continues to influence how residential spaces are planned, designed, and experienced.
What We’re Looking Forward to in 2026
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited about the continued evolution of residential architecture. We anticipate even greater focus on multi-family living that feels personal and intentional, mixed-use developments that support walkable lifestyles, and designs that adapt to changing needs over time.
We’re also looking forward to deeper collaboration with clients who value thoughtful design and long-term impact — projects that go beyond trends and focus on creating places people truly enjoy being part of.
Thank You for an Inspiring Year
We’re grateful for the clients, collaborators, and communities who trusted us throughout 2025. Each project offered a chance to learn, refine, and push residential architecture forward in meaningful ways.
As we move into 2026, we’re excited to continue shaping spaces that support connection, comfort, and everyday life — one thoughtfully designed project at a time.
Grateful for the Spaces We Shape: A Year in Review of Residential Architecture