Developer Architecture is Our Specialty!

Charles A. Mosher - AIA (1940 - 2011)

With four decades of experience in multifamily architecture, Acanthus Architecture has a well-earned reputation for cost-conscious design with service tailored specifically to a developer’s needs. Four unique characteristics separate Acanthus Architecture from other firms as the ideal architecture firm for any developer’s project:

+ Horizontal Project Management Style

One Project Manager will be assigned that handles all aspects of your project-from conception through construction administration. This “horizontal” structure ensures “personal service”. Your Project Manager will inherently develop exclusive knowledge of your project from all your collective instructions and design choices. Without the handing down of tasks to ancillary personnel, the personal communication between Client and Project Manager is always reliable for task actions, which discourages setbacks within the developer’s time line.

Acanthus Architecture’s architects and managers are experienced, capable and have either a professional degree or architectural professional license. Our sensibly-sized staff translates into design phase cost savings without a compromise in project design quality. Utilize our immense knowledge of building types and construction methodologies and your along with your construction preference input to achieve your cost goals.

+ Experienced Multifamily Design Team

Acanthus Architecture has established long-term professional relationships with a select group of specialists with extensive multifamily experience. Our relationships with these select Civil (local to site), Structural, MPE Engineers, and Landscape Architect as well as with multifamily specialized Contractors partner to find the most effective approach for each of your project designs.

Most importantly during design development, input from our your rental management and property maintenance staff will be incorporated.

+ Thorough & Efficient Construction Documents

Acanthus Architecture integrates Architectural and Structural drawings. Meaning, Architectural and Structural drawings are “one-in-the-same”. With these especially well-coordinated construction documents, your project will experience a fluid and contiguous construction process.

Acanthus Architecture uses tried and proven construction details that have been adjusted, over the years, to include new construction materials and methodologies as they have been introduced. “Choice” build your next project utilizing our comprehensive library with hundreds of floor plans and thousands of multifamily construction details for any construction configuration or type. Our wide-ranging detail library ensures quicker delivery of construction documents with fewer review revisions.

+ Multifamily Sustainable Design Approach

Acanthus Architecture believes good design is responsible design and responsible design is sustainable design. Acanthus utilizes proven building practices along with integrating new technologies as applicable. We believe that design need not be expensive or trendy to be “green” and we work tirelessly to incorporate the principles of sustainable design into every project development.

“Design isn’t only how it looks like or feels like. Design is how it’s built.”

We pride ourselves on maintaining a high number of repeat clients, some for over 20 years!

Acanthus Architecture’s client list reads like a “who’s who” of Southwest Multifamily developers:

Clients mentioned above have chosen Acanthus to develop numerous types of their multifamily projects:

• Accurate and Fast Site Density/Intensity & Unit Mix Analyses
• New Apartment Developments (Privately Financed)
• HUD 221(d) & 232 (Senior) Housing Developments
• LIHTC State Tax Credit Apartments (New and Rehabilitation)
• Multifamily Additions/Alterations to existing Developments
• Custom Capital Needs Assessments for Multifamily Property Rehabilitation
• Condos & Resort Condos
• Townhomes
• Timeshares & Resort Timeshares
• Senior Independent Living Developments
• Senior Skilled Nursing Care Developments
• Alzheimer's Care Developments
• Medical Rehabilitation Developments

Acanthus Architecture's Awards of Distinction:

• City of Tempe Award for Design Excellence (Twice Awarded)
• Arizona Multifamily Housing Association’s Award for “Best Multifamily Property in the State” (1995)
• City of Flagstaff’s Award for Best Multifamily Development