How do you preserve a historic and well-loved community amenity, yet breathe new life into it at the same time? The challenge cannot be overstated. This type of project requires a careful balancing act between honoring the past and developing an inspiring vision for the future. Situated along the scenic banks of the San Gabriel... Read Full Post ›
When you add up all the benefits of walking, it is no surprise that this approachable and inexpensive form of exercise has surged in popularity in recent years. Regular brisk walks provide health benefits such as improved confidence, stamina, energy, life expectancy, and weight control¹ and walking trails are now at the top of the... Read Full Post ›
As we round out the second quarter of 2018, many of us are 1) wondering where the first half of the year went, and 2) speculating what the next half will bring. 2018 has proven to be a strong year in the Austin real estate market so far, and most analysts agree that this trend... Read Full Post ›
While the housing industry tends to be very astute at researching, forecasting, and responding to customer preferences, it is not an industry that is particularly well-known for disruptive innovation. A decade ago, the same might have been said for the taxicab or the hotel market, prior to the introduction of companies like Uber, Lyft, HomeAway,... Read Full Post ›
For developers and owners, among the myriad of decisions to be made during the course of a project is whether or not the design team needs to be local to the project site. And just like many other choices, this one is not always clear cut. There are several considerations which may impact this decision... Read Full Post ›
Earlier this month, our leadership team met in Austin for quarterly strategic meetings that focused on growth and the future of our practice. One of the main topics of discussion was the trend toward smaller, more dense urban residential development projects. This shift was recently exemplified in an Arizona Republic article about iconic Arizona developer... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Mark Reddie 02-27-18
What does it take to create a successful park, hospital, or master planned community? Those who have been through the process will likely agree that it takes a lot of people working together towards a common goal. In over three decades of practice, we at RVi have also learned that the early stages of a... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Chris Crawford 10-25-17
At RVi, you hear the word creativity a lot. It is listed among the firm’s values; it is why many of us chose the careers that we did; it is a trait that is celebrated and utilized every day. Up until about a year ago, we used the words creativity and innovation pretty interchangeably. As... Read Full Post ›
At RVi, we believe that good design is rooted in the context of a place. An important hallmark of our design process involves uncovering the context of a project and translating it into an authentic story that resonates with users. The story informs everything about the project – from planning and design to branding and... Read Full Post ›
Posted by Peter Dufrene 08-25-17
