The Group 4 team took home 4 First Place awards at this year's ASID North Florida Design Competition!

​This multi-family amenity space needed to strike a delicate balance between its owner’s modern design preference and the more traditional nature of its anticipated demographic.  Due to its lakeside location, this project’s resort style design took cues from the world of sailing.  A color scheme of cool blues and whites (reminiscent of sky and water) are brightened with sunshine yellow.  Warm stained wood tones are influenced by wooden plank docks and high-end boat decks.  The geometry of sails and shade umbrellas is reflected in the patterns and shapes of interior finish materials, artwork, fabrics, and lighting. Large scale art pieces installed on crisp sail white walls gives the space a gallery effect as staff and residents move between the operational and social zones.  Double volume spaces with full height storefront glass amplify the grandeur and bring the literal sunshine into the gathering spaces, creating an atmosphere of hospitality for prospective tenants and existing residents alike.  In zones intended for co-working and coffee breaks, the ceiling height lowers, the colors become more vibrant and lighting levels adjust to create head-down focus space and cozy nooks to step away from the more social areas. This design, rich with warm wood tones and sunshine yellow, and grounded with deep-water blue, entices interaction in expansive but comfortable social zones surrounded by unique lighting and striking artwork. 

Set in the heart of a vibrant urban neighborhood, this workforce-housing apartment community brings new life to a dormant portion of the main thoroughfare. Murals have become a distinguishing element of the area; the building that previously stood on this lot was the site of the mural that “started it all.” Knowing the backstory and being familiar with the surrounding community, the design team wanted to honor the history of the site and contribute to the distinctively artistic atmosphere. Inspired by the Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design style, popular at the same time as the neighborhood’s historical peak, the clubhouse features bright color accents with MCM patterns, which created the perfect opportunity for bold, one-of-a-kind murals to become an integral feature of the space. 

The first mural encountered by visitors interacting with the building is the large 2-story color-blocked mural featured on the front elevation. The scale of the mural alone draws your eye down the street, creating interest and activity. The next mural encountered by guests is one that welcomes you into the movie theater. This mural gives the clubhouse a “sense of place” by honoring an iconic neighborhood landmark. Finally, the fitness room hosts an energetic and motivational mural encouraging residents to “move.” It is visible from the corridor as well as from the street. 

 The client’s request for this individual space at a graduate student housing community was to provide a multi-function club room that encourages group interaction while giving students’ multiple options to work and play. Allowing this space to open directly to the pool for indoor-outdoor events during cooler months was also desired. The design team achieved this goal by using furniture, lighting, floor pattern, and ceiling elements to visually divide the single room into multiple zones. Woven LVT is located at the entry and off the pool deck for durability and slip resistance from the elements. Full height sliding glass doors open to the pool deck to achieve an indoor-outdoor space during the cooler months. A dropped ceiling condition and aligning flooring transition divides the pool-focused seating groups from the remainder of the space. A kitchenette is located along the back wall, centered between the game area from the lounge with a multi-use counter height community table dividing the open area into two zones. The community table, bar height seating, and 3-seat sofa, incorporates power capabilities and provides students numerous options to work, study, or participate in adjacent group gatherings while remaining connected to technology.
 
As a nod to its location the finish palette incorporates certain subtle colored tones while the modern furniture brings sophistication to the design. The long feature walls are divided into zones and create interest by using dropped ceiling elements, accent paint, textured wood veneer wallcovering, and patterned porcelain tile. 

A growing nonprofit requested design of a new headquarters to help their expanding organization create spaces for survivors of human trafficking. They provide a safe, supportive work environment where women earn money while learning a skill and experiencing continued healing through community. The organization had outgrown their 2800 SF warehouse, equipped to serve 15 survivors. The new headquarters offered the ability to serve up to 60 survivors in 5,000 SF of warehouse, 5,000 SF of production space, 2,000 SF of retail and 8,000 SF of offices and counseling space.
 
The design goal: To provide a home like environment, giving survivors a safe place to work and heal. Because of the organization’s desire to engage with the community, versatility was key. The main entrance is off the retail space where the goods made by survivors are sold.  This space doubles as an event hall and opens up to an outdoor deck. A private garden is available to the women for meditation and solitude throughout the workday. A central kitchen serves as a catering kitchen for events, a cafeteria during the day, and a training facility for cooking skills. Meeting rooms are adjacent to the retail space and kitchen, used as additional event space in the evenings but maintained as large group counseling areas during the day. Smaller counseling rooms are within the office area to allow privacy for one-on-one sessions. 
 
The design team salvaged materials from the existing warehouse and utilized donations including lighting, furniture and flooring to create a cohesive vibrant environment.

The Jacksonville Business Journal sends out a survey to all company employees to evaluate overall satisfaction and determine which companies are considered to be the "Best Places to Work on the First Coast." We're proud that our employees notice the dedication and importance we put into implementing a family-like culture between us. 

​​We provide the guidance required to make sure all employees feel that they are excelling and benefitting from their talent. We don't want anybody to feel that they aren't reaching their full potential!

To enhance community involvement, personal growth and employee collaboration, we've created a Philanthropy team that focuses on finding charitable causes that G4 would like to contribute to. We've donated to local non-profits, such as Pace Center for Girls, ReThreaded, K9s for Warriors, Jasmine, Project Cold Case, Community Hospice, Hubbard House, Angels for Allison, etc. We also created an in-house Diaper Drive to provide products for Sulzbacher Village, and have a few volunteering events scheduled. 

We show our appreciation to our team by hosting monthly Birthday Happy Hours, tailgates, pizza parties, Thanksgiving potlucks, and a grand Christmas party at the end of each year. These events are put together by our "Social Committee," who recognizes the importance of creating a fun environment for our hard-working team. 

G4 also sponsors quarterly sports through JAX Fray, so our employees can engage in outdoor team building activities. 

We've built such an incredible team over the years, that it's a privilege to be able to give back for their hard work and dedication! We thank them each day for believing in us and demonstrating the true potential of teamwork!

​Group 4 Design delivers innovative design and outstanding project management with a collaborative approach. Ready to work with the Group 4 team? Contact us today.

Lofts at Brooklyn is a 184,422 sf, 133 unit workforce housing community is located in the growing historic downtown neighborhood. The building is equipped with high density 5-story wood frame incorporating a sleek design and contemporary features, designed with your comfort and relaxation in mind. This residential building offers a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments with a bright and airy feel and a fitness center on the second floor. The contemporary exterior and rising community drove the inspiration for a modern loft concept with tribute to surrounding historic homes. The client’s goal was to provide workforce housing with first class amenities which are scattered throughout the building. 

A project by The Vestcor Companies; Architecture and Interior Design by Group 4 Design. 

​Group 4 Design delivers innovative design and outstanding project management with a collaborative approach. Ready to work with the Group 4 team? Contact us today.

Each year we have the pleasure of bringing on a few students who are interested in seeing - and being a part of - the "behind the scenes" of our designs. They come from a variety of schools and different academic fields, but they all share a similar goal: to absorb as much information, while having the best time!

They get immersed into a hands-on learning experience taught by our g4 team, where they are provided with the tools to expand their knowledge in Architecture and Interior Design, as well as give them a better understanding of what they'd like to do upon graduating. 

Let's meet the team!

"Through my internship with Group4, I hope to gain more experience and insight into the field and explore the various facets/specialties of interior design. So far, I have learned a lot about multi-family and its design process from material selection to technical drawings.  I am very appreciative of this opportunity and interning here has been a great experience so far! I am excited to grow as a student, designer, and build relationships with individuals in the field!"

Tools & experiences I've been able to explore at G4: Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign, material/fabrics selection, and building relationships with reps!

"Looking to learn about large scale multi-family construction, and how I can see myself in the future as part of a medium/large sized office in 5 years, 10 years, and 20 years!"

​Tools & experiences I've been able to explore at G4: AutoCAD, Revit, 3D Modeling & Printing, and Blubeam

Group 4 Design is thrilled to announce the 'Best in Multi-family Residential' award that our Interior Design team won at this year's IIDA North Florida Illuminate Awards Gala. 

Altaire at Millenia is a garden-style apartment community with over 300 unique units, located in the heart of a bustling Florida city center and major destination shopping district. The client challenged the team to create a “show stopper” space whose luxury design would grab the attention of touring residents and set it apart from neighboring communities. With the aesthetic defined as “refined lakeside lodge,” the design team set out to create a warm and inviting space that would function as a both an extension of one’s own living space as well as a retreat for its community residents.
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Upon entering, residents are ushered into the clubhouse through a grand two-story foyer that provides views to the resort-style pool deck. For productivity, a coffee lounge and co-work space were created on the first floor as a place for residents to grab a quick morning coffee or work “from home” in one of the private co-work studios. A custom 10’-0” long wood live edge waterfall bar table was commissioned as the focal point of this space. Upstairs was reserved for entertainment and includes a private theater with room darkening shades, display kitchen, bar/lounge and game room. The bar and game room capitalize on the lake views with its high ceilings, exposed steel trusses and expansive windows. The finishes and detailing throughout the entire two-story clubhouse convey a sense of luxe sophistication and style while staying on a relatable, human-scale that feels like home. Together, these amenities tell the story of the special and unique experience residents will have when they decide to call this community “home.” 

A project by American Land Ventures; Architecture and Interior Design by Group 4 Design. ​

Solaire Apartments, located in Sarasota, Florida is a 233 unit luxurious apartment development which offers its residents 4 story buildings and carriage homes with both detached and tuck-under garages.

This variety of prospective tenants required a multi-faceted approach to creating an inclusive but unique identity for the property. The clients desire to be at-once sophisticated and laid-back is carried out in the use of blended materials in the finish, fixture and furniture packages. Deep walnut and light driftwood tones are reflected in the flooring and millwork choices, including custom shutter divider screens and the canopy over the expansive pool-facing bar.

Fusion Rental Community has been presented with the  GRAND  award for Multifamily Residential Community of the Year at the 2021 Aurora Awards Design for Living!

This 548,544 sq. ft. community offers a spacious resort-style courtyard with a grandiose beach-entry swimming pool to cool down at. A 2-story luxurious clubhouse provides a welcoming center for gathering and hosting events. Additional amenity perks offered are a 2-story on-site gym where complimentary fitness classes are offered weekly, indoor pet spa - along with a dog agility park, a comfortable movie theatre to unwind at, and a game lawn packed with all sorts of fun!

The units provide open-concept floorplans, elevated ceilings, expansive windows allowing natural light in, and modern hardware on wood cabinetry to compliment the tile backsplash found in the kitchens along with granite countertops.

The bathrooms provide large, comfortable bathtubs with head and armrests, granite countertops and stylish lighting. 

This community was completed in Spring of 2021 and comprises of 384 units split between 2 buildings. The property also offers a 5-story parking garage, allowing convenient access to your homes.

We're proud to have been a part of such an amazing community development, working alongside Fort Family Investments to bring this beautiful addition to the Jacksonville neighborhood!

Don't forget to check out the complete Winner's Book to read more about this year's Aurora Award Winners! Click Here 
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Group 4 Design delivers innovative design and outstanding project management with a collaborative approach. Ready to work with the Group 4 team? Contact us today.

"​Featuring 61 categories, the Aurora Awards encompasses all facets of the residential, commercial and remodeling industries. From overall design to sustainability, the awards program offers categories for each participant in the construction industry as well as sales and marketing professionals. The Aurora Awards program is affiliated with the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) and the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), one of two regional trade shows recognized by and affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)."

Group 4 Design was awarded 3 Silver Aurora Award Honors in this year's competition. 

- Silver Aurora Award Honor for Best Commercial Project- under 20,000 sq ft

​An 8,000 sq. ft. renovation of a once dilapidated building found in the middle of a vibrant, historical shopping center. With the guidance and approval of the Historic Preservation Committee we were able to create a modern take on this historical storefront. Comprising of 2 adjacent retail shops, we created a light, energizing and refreshing coffee shop attached to a brand new art gallery. The goal for this coffee shop design was to match the atmosphere with a gathering spot for the community.
It was important to create interior spaces that were relaxed and inviting. Setting the tone for the design, high ceilings and large expanses of storefront were incorporated into the main dining room and bar, allowing natural light to filter in and energize the patrons. Playing off this abundance of light, the design team selected a fresh and airy scheme with carefully placed bright accents that tie in with the brand’s colors. The clean, minimalist design highlighted with punches of refreshing color appeals to locals walking through the Shoppes at Avondale encouraging them to stop in to catch up on neighborhood happenings, which reinforces the client’s goal to have the community gather together.  

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Anthem House Gainesville consists of 124 units separated between two 4-story buildings. Conveniently situated in close proximity to the UF campus, just 1 mile away! 

Other amenities include, a resort style pool, outdoor grilling stations, an on-site fitness center and a beautiful, modern design.

Anthem House provides a boutique housing experience for Gainesville student residents. Superior interior finishes, such as, Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, granite countertops, and a modern community lounge with comfortable seating areas.

Southern Grounds Avondale has been featured in the latest issue of Arbus Magazine, showcasing the exemplary design work done by Group 4 Design and highlighting the idea behind it.

To access the digital Arbus Magazine, please click to visit: Southern Grounds Avondale- Gather Together

​​Group 4 Design delivers innovative design and outstanding project management with a collaborative approach. Ready to work with the Group 4 team? Contact us today.