Architecture Insights & News

How Well-Designed Recreation Centers Strengthen Communities

See how well-designed recreation centers strengthen communities through wellness, connection, and smart, multi-use spaces that deliver long-term value.

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What Today’s Best Commercial Architecture Projects Have in Common

There's a certain kind of commercial building you notice the moment you walk in. The space feels intentional. Movement through it is easy. It serves its purpose without calling attention to itself, and yet it's clearly well-designed. Years later, it...

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Graystone Apartments Case Study: A Community-Focused Multifamily Housing Design

In our recent blog, Multifamily Housing Design Strategies That Build Community, we explored how thoughtful planning and shared spaces can elevate the resident experience. Graystone Apartments in Sioux Falls is a real-world example of those multifamily design principles in action....

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When to Bring in an Architect

Understanding when to bring in an architect can significantly influence the success, cost, and efficiency of a project. For anyone embarking on a new project, whether it’s a municipal building or multi-family housing, timing is an important and strategic decision....

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What Are the Main Project Phases in Architecture?

Architectural projects are complex undertakings that require coordination, planning, and strategic decision making long before construction begins. From early concepts to the final built environment, successful projects are guided through a structured design and construction process. In most cases, architectural...

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Skips Thoughts: Recap on 2026 CMAA Conference in Anaheim

What a great Conference, and what an incredible week of Netgiving!!! As we move toward our 100th as an association, and I hit my 40th year as a member of CMAA, it’s hard not to feel the weight and the...

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5 Questions to Ask in the Design Phase

The design phase establishes the trajectory of a project. Long before ground is broken, the most important decisions are made. Budgets are aligned, timelines and shaped and discussions surrounding long-term performance take place. Yet too often, solutions are made before...

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Multifamily Housing Design Strategies That Build Community

Multifamily housing design has shifted significantly in recent years. Renters are no longer choosing an apartment based on square footage alone. Today’s successful multifamily developments are designed to foster connection, comfort, and long-term livability. At Stone Group Architects, this people-first...

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