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1350 Connecticut Ave, NW
Suite 501, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 470 5570

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Residential | Commercial | Interiors

Early in his career, Aubrey Grant worked on The Ru

Early in his career, Aubrey Grant worked on The Rutherford, an 8-story condominium building in Washington, DC. As material costs spiked during design development, the owner, who was also the builder, was tracking pricing closely. The team made a deliberate structural shift, moving from a concrete superstructure to steel, and eventually to a hybrid system combining light gauge framing and concrete deck that was rarely used at that height in DC at the time.
It required confidence in the engineering and real flexibility from everyone on the team. The building delivered on time. That outcome was possible because the owner, architect, and builder were watching the same data and willing to adapt while there was still time.

One of the most common conversations we have start

One of the most common conversations we have starts the same way. A developer reaches out after purchasing a property, with a yield target in mind and a vision for what they want to build. By that point, some of the most consequential decisions have already been shaped by conditions we had no part in.
We want our clients to succeed, and that means getting involved early, while the math can still be tested against the real site and while the project is still flexible enough to respond to what we find. The earlier we are in the conversation, the more we can contribute to the outcome.

Materials cost volatility is one of the biggest ri

Materials cost volatility is one of the biggest risks in multifamily construction right now. Steel, aluminum, and copper prices have all climbed significantly, with tariffs alone adding an estimated $15 to $25 per square foot in hard costs on steel-intensive mid-rise projects. The architecture team you work with directly affects how well your project is prepared to absorb that exposure.
If you are in the early stages of selecting a team and want a framework for those conversations, we have put together a short guide of practical questions worth asking before you commit. Send us a message and we will share it.

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