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OnDesign HOUSING

60+

TOTAL UNITS DELIVERED NATIONWIDE 26

HOUSING DESIGN TEAM MEMBERS

PROJECTS DELIVERED NATIONWIDE

9,300+

DESIGN SERVICES

Site Due Diligence

Development

Master Planning

Civil Engineering

Site Design

Concept Design

Full Service Design

Quality Assurance/

Quality Control

Code Compliance

INTERIOR

Programming

Space Planning

Finish Selections

FF&E Specification and Coordination

Master Planning

Planting Design

Stormwater

Management

Roof Design CIVIL ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURE

Amenity/Green

Entitlement

Coordination

Sustainability

Consulting

SENIOR LIVING/ACTIVE ADULT

MULTIFAMILY

A+E HOUSING PROJECTS

LOW-RISE 4,271 UNITS

3,495 UNITS HIGH-RISE 1,476 UNITS

THE VALUE BLUEPRINT

HOW STRATEGIC DESIGN DRIVES LONG-TERM VALUE

In today's competitive housing market, deciding to build new is a big investment, one that involves many decisions impacting not just initial construction cost but long-term value as well. In that context, thoughtful design can help inform those decisions in a way that meets today's demand and adds value for years to come. Here's how to frame the ROI of great design.

DESIGN HELPS YOUR PROPERTY...

DESIGN IMPACT

Timeless, flexible design ensures long-term relevance, ensuring a building holds its value, creates a sense of place, and maintains appeal to multiple generations of residents.

ATTRACT & RETAIN STABLE TENANTS

DESIGN IMPACT

Creating a compelling story and fostering community with memorable spaces and amenities helps attract and retain a vibrant community of residents.

ROI

Features like generous ceiling heights, adaptable units and floor plans, a classic material palette, and large windows create an enduring, modern, and desirable living experience that ensures flexibility and minimizes the need for costly renovations in the future.

ROI

A strong resident community is a direct financial asset. It leads to lower turnover, reduced marketing costs, and a stable, predictable income stream. This proven stability proves that the cost of building a community delivers a tangible and profitable return.

Efficient systems reduce monthly utility and maintenance expenses. More importantly, a property with high-quality infrastructure promises lower future investment and operational headaches. OPERATE SUSTAINABLY

DESIGN IMPACT

By prioritizing energyefficient systems, durable materials, and sustainable practices during the design phase, owners make critical upfront decisions that impact future operating costs.

ROI

RESIDENTIAL CORE

THE FOUNDATION OF A THRIVING DEVELOPMENT

By strategically placing a variety of housing types at the core of mixed-use developments, projects like St. Paul’s Highland Bridge are proving that when you build for residents first, vibrancy and commercial success follow.

READY-MADE MARKET

A built-in customer base from the start becomes instantly more attractive to commercial tenants, creating a positive cycle of growth between residential and commercial/retail footprint.

ROUND-THE-CLOCK ENERGY

Combining senior living and market-rate housing within a mixed-use development creates a diverse, dynamic, and mutually supportive ecosystem.

OWNERSHIP EFFECT

Residents keep public spaces more constantly active , and residents become advocates who care for the quality of the parks, local businesses, and the neighborhood’s long-term success.

HIGHLAND BRIDGE: SIX YEARS IN

The success of ambitious master-planned developments like Highland Bridge demonstrates a fundamental shift in urban planning. The most resilient anchor isn't a store or an office; it's a community of people. By leading with housing, developers can build not just a project, but a place with a present and a future. The variety of housing creates a diverse community, from apartments serving a diverse variety of households and income levels to senior communities.

BRAND AS A BLUEPRINT

HOW INTEGRATED DESIGN AND BRANDING CREATE LASTING VALUE

What makes a building a landmark? What transforms a simple property into a true home? The answer lies in a cohesive story—one that is felt as much as it is seen. At Ryan, we believe the most successful properties are those where the brand promise made online is the reality a resident experiences the moment they walk through the door. This is the story of our unique collaboration between our Interior Design team and Yellow Truck Creative , a partnership that builds identity, community, and lasting value. Our process begins with determining and answering the fundamental questions: Who are we designing for, and why will they choose to live here?

DEFINE TRANSLATE

Our process begins by answering: Who is our target resident, and what will compel them to live here? This helps define how the brand's identity informs the overall mood of the brand and resident experience to ensures a cohesive journey from a resident's first website click to the first key turn.

With the brand's mood and core characteristics defined, the project's name, core narrative, and

APPLY

The brand's key elements are weaved throughout every physical space, from the lobby and signage to the amenity areas. This establishes a sense of consistency that not only builds immediate trust but makes every element of the environment a supporting character in the property's unique story.

BENEFITS

ACCELERATED LEASE-UP

A clear, consistent brand story resonates with the target audience, making marketing more efficient and shortening the path from first click to signed lease.

ENHANCED ASSET VALUE

By creating a unique, branded lifestyle and a sense of place, a property can distinguish itself from competitors, leading to a stronger competitve identity and a more valuable asset.

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

THE ALBERT ST. PAUL, MN

FACADE INSTALLATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 2026

COMPLETION: Summer 2026

KEY FEATURES:

• The Gateway project integrates the original 1920s Ford Motor Company building façade, designed by Albert Kahn, into its east side.

• Complex installation of approximately 75 large stone pieces, with some weighing up to 13,000 pounds.

• Reconnects the modern Highland Bridge development with the local history of the Ford site.

STARTING CONSTRUCTION MAY 2026

COMPLETION: Fall 2027

KEY FEATURES:

• 350 units with seven unit types.

• Building blocks allow for various configurations of standardized master suites, living, dining, and secondary bedroom areas to create a range of unit sizes.

• Designed three bay spacings to minimize floor system depth and maximize ceiling height.

TRAILSIDE AT DIA CROSSING FT. MYERS, FL

Courtesy Brian McMadon

Original Ford Building Facade