DesignArt-LLC

03/24/2026

Progress underway at our beautiful Las Brisas project in Santa Maria, CA. Not a bad place to be working from this week.

01/20/2026

As the new year gets underway, we are both excited for what’s ahead and grateful for what 2025 brought. We have worked with several wonderful clients and realized beautiful spaces that foster community and harmonious living.

Stepping into 2026, we will continue to dream, design, and create. We look forward to building relationships with our clients and partners and transforming ideas on paper into elevated experiences for residents across the country.

08/12/2025

From Hotel to Home: The Rise of Resort-Style Living in Multifamily

Today’s residents aren’t just looking for a place to live—they’re looking for an experience. Inspired by the luxury of high-end hotels, multifamily communities are elevating everyday living with concierge services, valet parking, housekeeping options, and rooftop retreats complete with pools and cabanas. 🌴✨

We’ve embraced this hospitality-forward mindset in several of our recent projects, including our Old Town Scottsdale project in collaboration with Wood Partners (Project Management and Development) and Nelson Partners Architects. Designed with premium service in mind, the property blends comfort and convenience in a way that feels effortlessly indulgent.

You can already see this trend in action at properties like The Bergen Luxury Residences in Phoenix, AZ, where luxury level services bring hotel-level comfort to everyday life.

As the lines blur between hospitality and home, we’re excited to keep designing for the modern resident—one luxury detail at a time.

08/07/2025

Exciting progress in Roseland, New Jersey! 🏗️✨

Our under-construction projects with Avalon Bay Communities are taking shape—and we’re thrilled to share a first look at these future properties. From concept to construction, it’s incredible to watch the vision come to life.

Stay tuned for more updates as we bring inspired living to Roseland.

07/31/2025

There’s nothing more rewarding than being recognized for efficient, collaborative work. From fast submittal turnarounds to thoughtful design coordination, we’re proud to be part of a team that values clear communication and mutual respect.

We recently received this note from our GC, McShane Construction Company, on our 48th + Washington project:

"Let me take a moment thank you all for turning around the submittal quickly. I really appreciate both architect & designer team." - Yash Naik

07/29/2025

Behind the Design 🧠✨

Before it’s built, we build it digitally!

Here’s a sneak peek at our design process for Cottonfields Clubhouse—a modern industrial farmhouse-style restaurant coming to a Phoenix golf course. With a golf simulator, pro shop, and banquet space, there’s a lot to imagine… and that’s where 3D modeling comes in.

Using tools like SketchUp, we create everything from a “white box” layout to fully styled renderings—helping clients see the vision before it’s real. Every digital detail helps us source finishes and fine-tune the space.

Do you think 3D models help you visualize design?

07/24/2025

Talk about a staycation!🌴✨

Our Solana project in Duarte, California is a stunning demonstration of how to truly love where you live. Whether you live the laptop lifestyle working with a view or spend the weekends with a coffee in hand at the Cabana Club, the Solana apartment complex redefines what it means to live the resort lifestyle.

Featuring an indoor outdoor cafe and lounge, a cozy coworking space and a full scale fitness area, you almost don’t need to leave home! By using fun accent tiles, large scale wallpaper and rattan touches throughout, we were able to curate a true resort experience.

We are so thrilled to see the outcome of this project and we’re excited to see people fall in love with where they live, as intentional design transforms the way home and work coexist.💻☀️



Rental Living
at Duarte Station
Apartments
Architects, Inc. D. Olson Construction

07/22/2025

Could Blockchain Shape the Future of Interior Design? 🧩🏨🏡
From hand-drawn blueprints to AutoCAD, design has always evolved with technological advancements. Now, we're exploring how Blockchain could impact our industry.

👏🏼Pros:
•Protect intellectual property — Our designs, authenticated. Guaranteed from our studio to your project.
•Smarter spaces — Smart contracts + sensors = optimized performance + mindful sourcing.
•Procurement — track furniture + materials with transparency.

💭Considerations:
•No tech is hack-proof. Security is strong, but not infallible
•Some Blockchain systems may slow down with heavy use.
•Blockchain’s complexity could hinder the transition from our current processes.

We're not there yet — but could Blockchain be the next big thing in design? How do you think Blockchain will affect the industry?📲🧱

07/15/2025

🌟 Exciting insights from the NEWH Leadership Conference! 🌟

Agnes Roquerfort, Global Chief Luxury & Lifestyle at Accor, shared her vision on the future of hospitality. With a focus on gender diversity and local/community integration redefining the guest experience, the industry is set for growth. The challenge remains: bridging aspirational marketing with exceptional delivery.

KEY TRENDS INCLUDE:
🏨 Branded Residences & Extended Stay
🚢 Hospitality beyond Hotels (Seabourn/Ritz Yacht Collection + Orient Express Journeys)
🏕️ Outdoor Hospitality & Glamping
🧘‍♀️ Wellness as a major travel motivator
🤖 AI transforming cost structures and personalization
👩‍💼 Women traveling solo (71% across all ages)
🎾 Pickleball as a rising activity

The future is about blending lifestyle, local interaction, and cutting-edge tech to create unforgettable experiences.

🌍✨

07/14/2025

What an interesting concept!

We’re excited to see where this goes, and celebrate Costco for their innovative approach to the affordable housing shortage.

Costco is constructing apartment complexes above its stores to help address the affordable housing crisis.

The first development launches in Los Angeles this year, featuring 800 units, an on-site store, free memberships, a rooftop pool, gym, gardens, and shared community spaces.

Affordable living, just an elevator ride away from a $1.50 hot dog.

07/10/2025

Wellness is No Longer an Amenity—It’s an Expectation.

As fitness becomes a cornerstone of daily life, residential communities are responding in a big way. From immersive spin studios and recovery lounges to cold plunge pools and smart fitness mirrors, today’s multifamily gyms are rivaling boutique studios.

🏋️‍♀️ State-of-the-art fitness centers are no longer perks—they’re must-haves.
And it’s not just at home. Hospitality brands are taking note. With guests now expecting more than a dated treadmill and a few dumbbells, hotels are upgrading their wellness offerings to meet and exceed the standards set by their guests' everyday routines.

Think:
Functional training zones
On-demand fitness programming
Infrared saunas and hydrotherapy
Performance-level recovery tools

✨ The new benchmark? Create an experience that feels better than home. Check out our newly opened Fitness space at the Harwood on Cave Creek project by . And, some other recent examples of how our team is infusing Fitness into our Luxury Apartment communities.

https://design-art.quadfive.space/cave-creek-fitness/