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

<p>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.</p><p><strong>Interview Takeaways</strong></p><ul> <li>Make design a priority in development</li> <li>Balance design and construction knowledge to cut back on adjustments</li> <li>Bring out the best in a location</li> <li>Invest in amenities</li> <li>Treat the community as a stakeholder</li> <li>Learn real estate development by doing it</li> <li>Cultivate investors</li> <li>Add to the five phases of architecture</li> <li>Understand the client’s frustrations with time</li> <li>Build relationships at the construction site</li> <li>Use a construction manager to bridge gaps</li> </ul><p><strong>Show Links</strong></p><ul> <li>Check out <a href="http://www.alloyllc.com/">Alloy Development</a> and follow them on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/alloy-development/">LinkedIn</a> </li> <li>Connect with Alexandra Militano on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandramilitano/">LinkedIn</a> </li> <li>Connect with George Valdes on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgevaldes/">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/georgevaldes?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a> </li> <li>Check out <a href="https://monograph.io/">Monograph</a> </li> <li>Follow Monograph on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/monograph/">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monographhq/">Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://monograph.io/blog">Listen and read more</a> about Monograph</li> </ul>