Many multi-family projects incorporate parking or retail below the residential portion. Structures minimizes the need for expensive transfer girders by working with the architect early to lay out a column grid that works for the residences and the supporting parking or retail. In some cases, it is beneficial to also choose an alternate building system for a podium below the residences to incorporate residential amenities such as pools and exercise rooms. Structures has designed many projects in wood, steel and mild and pre-stressed concrete. We often incorporate combinations of these materials to achieve the architectural vision and project goals. Given each multi-family project can uniquely prioritize the goals of budget, cost, maintainability, luxury and amenities, Structures works with the owner, design team and contractor to successfully realize each project goal.