The essence of community is experienced through moments of beauty. These can be the telling of a story, the sharing of a meal, lending a helping hand to a neighbor, or even a quick smile in passing. Each community has its own values, its own story, and its own moments of beauty. Community, combined with a deep-rooted familiarity with place, differentiates residence from home. Our experience from millions of constructed square feet guides our technical strategies, but the “essence of community and home” drives our design – from single family houses to affordable housing communities, and large multifamily communities for older adults.