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We are finally beginning to see the light at the end of the COVID tunnel. Some states have already lifted pandemic restrictions, travel and entertainment are increasing, and restaurants and retail stores are coming back to life. For the millions of Americans who have been working remotely, we are also seeing a shift back into […]
The digital age has enabled us as architects to present 3-dimensional project plans to our clients. This is allowing everyone from the design team – to the client – to zoning boards to have a greater vision of the outcome. As the pandemic raged on, it became commonplace for us to present our client’s design […]
Do you own a restaurant, or perhaps just love dining at them? Has a restaurant in your community closed its doors recently? Either way, you could be on a streak of good luck. Businesses that were not able to pivot during COVID have created prime real-estate openings for new or expanding restaurants. Here are a […]
Real Estate Considerations for Now and in the Future There are many names for this fast-growing trend in commercial and industrial real estate. Whether you refer to it as a ghost kitchen, cloud kitchen, satellite kitchen, shared kitchen, or virtual kitchen, the idea remains the same. This model provides an off-premise location for represented restaurant […]
The year 2020 certainly turned the world upside down. The pandemic has had a dramatic impact on our way of life and certain aspects may never be the same. When it comes to changes in real estate, we have watched malls and retail centers struggle due to the acceleration of changing shopping and dining habits. […]
Architects are responsible for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of those who live and work in the built environment. Have you ever wondered about the amount of training that goes into becoming a licensed architect? Or, how they have gotten the necessary skills and knowledge to design your construction projects? The process of becoming […]
Enjoy this video of a recently designed indoor pool house and recreational area for a private homeowner in upstate New York.
Remember when you used to spend your weekends trying new cuisine at your favorite spot in town? Or the avant-garde dining experience that you made reservations for 12 months in advance? Oh, the good old days! Well, before you know it that will be the “new normal” once again. However, not everything was bad in […]
In today’s environment, multifamily is one of the most active construction sectors. Moving out of urban centers to find space and affordable housing has become even more desirable during the current age of COVID, yet it is also often associated with the negative connotations of suburban sprawl. Our JL video above shares a recent case […]
Our local Delta rep from Rich Tompkins Company recently introduced our JL team to new technologies that are becoming quite popular with homeowners and multi-family developers as we continue to navigate a new, cautious way of life during a global pandemic. Delta® offers an array of solutions for multi-family, residential, and light commercial needs. Their […]