Studio Journal
Architecture and interior design diaries.
From initial sketches to final touches
Explore our journal, celebrating architecture and interior design. We share our journey, highlighting sustainable practices and design challenges. Whether you’re a client, designer, or design enthusiast, our journal opens the door to architectural and interior design excellence.
Why Layout Is One of the Most Important Factors in Property Value
Discover how layout impacts property value. Learn how light, views, privacy, and circulation design can increase desirability and maximize real estate returns.
3 Architectural Mistakes That Reduce Sellable Area
Discover 3 common architectural mistakes that reduce sellable area and how better planning can improve yield and project value.
Feasibility Studies for Commercial, Multifamily, Hospitality, and Mixed-Use Development
A feasibility study evaluates zoning, program efficiency, entitlement risk, and buildability before capital is committed to commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.
Master Planning vs. Site Planning: What Your Miami Development Project Really Needs
Understand the difference between master planning and site planning—and how choosing the right one protects density, approvals, feasibility, and long-term value.
Feasibility Studies for Residential Development: Why Smart Developers and Investors Start With Architecture-Led Analysis
A residential feasibility study evaluates zoning, unit yield, buildability, and risk before land is acquired or capital is committed to a development.
Live Local Act in Miami: What Developers Should Really Know Before Relying on It
Florida’s Live Local Act (SB 102) has quickly become one of the most talked-about housing policies in Miami. Headlines often frame it as a fast track to more density, more height, and faster approvals. In practice, Live Local can be a powerful tool—but only when it’s applied thoughtfully and tested against real site constraints.
What is a Master Plan? A Developer’s Guide to Strategic Architectural Planning
Discover what a master plan is and how our full-service architectural firm helps developers shape cohesive, future-ready communities from concept to completion.
Coordinating Architecture and Branding for Hospitality Projects
Discover how aligning architecture and branding in hospitality projects creates memorable guest experiences, strengthens brand identity, and drives long-term ROI.
Why Investors Choose Architecture Studios for High-ROI Design?
Discover how architecture studios help investors achieve higher ROI in mixed-use, hospitality, and commercial projects through strategic, value-driven design.
How BIM Technology Elevates the Architectural Design Experience
Discover how Ginard Studio uses advanced BIM technology like Revit to deliver faster, more accurate architectural designs, improving client experience and coordination at every stage.
How We Help You Make Confident Design Decisions
Discover how Ginard Studio helps homeowners, developers, and investors make confident design decisions through a clear, collaborative, and expert-led architectural process.
How Many Plans Does an Architect Prepare for City Approval of a High-End New Construction Home in Miami?
When embarking on a new construction home project in Miami, one critical step is obtaining city approval for your plans. This process ensures your design complies with local building codes, zoning laws, and other regulations. Architects play a pivotal role in preparing the necessary documents for this approval. Here’s a breakdown of the plans an architect typically prepares to submit to the city of Miami.