Midtown Landing: From Concept to Construction

The Challenge: Situated on an old airstrip in Fayetteville, the developer's vision for a unique residential community centered on pedestrian-friendly parking courts had hit a wall. The developer approached us when their previous draftsman was unable to capture the specific architectural aesthetic the project demanded. Compounded by critical footprint and site-alignment issues that had stalled progress, the project needed an immediate injection of design clarity and technical rigor to move forward.

The Solution: Locus Design stepped in to provide the necessary technical rigor and strategic direction. By sketching directly over the existing Building Information Modeling (BIM) data, we quickly resolved the spatial conflicts while honoring the developer’s original intent. Beyond the architecture, we took over as the strategic lead for city planning compliance, guiding the complex development through the rigorous municipal permitting process and departmental approvals.

The Outcome: We successfully transitioned the project from a conceptual roadblock into a fully buildable development. With all city approvals secured and the site perfectly aligned, construction is now actively underway across the entire property.

The Design Exploration

From Concept to Clarity: These initial hand-sketched overlays were created directly over existing BIM data to refine the building envelopes. This rapid "trace-over" process allowed us to align the developer’s vision with a cohesive, modern architectural language early in the project.

The Strategic Plan

Optimizing the Footprint: A marker rendering of the master plan on the historic airstrip site. We reconfigured the building footprints to integrate 32 units across four parking courts, ensuring the design met both civil engineering constraints and city requirements.

The Visualized Vision

Atmospheric Realization: This perspective illustrates the mix of quadplexes and single-family homes at the street level. By blending hand-rendering with digital tools, we helped the client and city officials visualize a density that feels connected, residential, and rooted in its Fayetteville context.

Technical Coordination

Strategic Compliance & Coordination: This matrix shows the evolution of building footprints and elevations to meet the owner’s vision and city requirements. Utilizing full BIM integration, we navigated tight site constraints to ensure aesthetic harmony and technical compliance, securing the final approvals needed to break ground.

Technical Documentation

Construction Resolution: This detail represents a fraction of a comprehensive set designed to translate vision into reality. We produce rigorous documentation for both municipal permit approval and field execution, ensuring every project meets life-safety codes and providing the contractor with the technical clarity required for a seamless build.