A residential feasibility study evaluates zoning, unit yield, buildability, and risk before land is acquired or capital is committed to a development.

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.

Discover what a master plan is and how our full-service architectural firm helps developers shape cohesive, future-ready communities from concept to completion.

Discover how aligning architecture and branding in hospitality projects creates memorable guest experiences, strengthens brand identity, and drives long-term ROI.

Discover how architecture studios help investors achieve higher ROI in mixed-use, hospitality, and commercial projects through strategic, value-driven design.

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.

Discover how Ginard Studio helps homeowners, developers, and investors make confident design decisions through a clear, collaborative, and expert-led architectural process.

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.

Real estate development is complex. Whether it’s a luxury residential building or a mixed-use commercial space, the journey from concept to completion is often more difficult than expected. Developers face a wide range of challenges that can derail timelines, inflate budgets, and compromise the end result.

As a full-service architecture firm, we’ve worked closely with developers to streamline the building development process — and we understand where things typically go wrong. Here are five common pain points for developers, and how we help resolve them before they impact your project.