Nequette Architecture & Design

Nequette Architecture & Design Designing to inspire. Building to bring people together. Advancing the discipline of architecture.

“We Design to inspire others to live great lives – We Design to encourage the building of relationships and communities.”

Walkable, mixed-use developments can drive 20–40% higher property values compared to conventional suburban formats.Scale...
08/24/2026

Walkable, mixed-use developments can drive 20–40% higher property values compared to conventional suburban formats.

Scale promises efficiency, but without structure, it quickly becomes sprawl.

Disconnected phases.
Diluted identity.
Long-term value that slowly erodes.

What if you did this instead?

Design scale with intention, so it actually holds together.

• Anchor growth in village patterns.
• Prioritize connected systems, not isolated phases.
• Establish identity early, and carry it through.

Because scale isn’t about how far you go, it’s about how well it all connects.

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Sources: ULI, Brookings Institution, Walk Score / CEOs for Cities, ULI, Leinberger’s WalkUP studies

Looking back at where it all began.In 2007, Nequette designed our first cottage community in Auburn, AL, bringing togeth...
08/20/2026

Looking back at where it all began.

In 2007, Nequette designed our first cottage community in Auburn, AL, bringing together Craftsman-style cottages, duplexes, and multi-family residences around a resort-style clubhouse.

The community was thoughtfully designed to pair modern amenities with the timeless character of a walkable neighborhood. Nearly twenty years later, the 1–5 bedroom residences, custom stone clubhouse, fitness center, and three-tiered pool remain as functional and inviting as ever.

Perhaps most rewarding is seeing how the landscape has evolved. Mature trees and lush greenery now line the streets, adding depth and character to a community that has truly grown into its original vision.

A great reminder that thoughtful design doesn’t just create places, it creates communities that grow and endure over time.

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Capstone Communities
Creekside of Auburn

Are you ready to lead complex projects and shape exceptional design?We’re looking for an Architect Project Manager to jo...
08/19/2026

Are you ready to lead complex projects and shape exceptional design?

We’re looking for an Architect Project Manager to join our team; someone who can bring together design vision, project strategy, and leadership to deliver outstanding work.

If you’re ready to take on meaningful challenges, collaborate with talented teams, and make an impact from concept through completion, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more: https://nequette.com/joinourteam/

08/17/2026

Discover Chester Court.

Focusing on clean, simple lines, this Manor House is inspired by the British Arts and Crafts Movement with expressive materials that are honest and natural.

The perfect location in a walkable community close to Mountain Brook Village.

Ingram & Associates

08/16/2026

Placemaking begins with how architecture shapes the experience of a place. Here, layered building forms, active storefronts, walkable streets, and defined public spaces work together to create a streetscape with character, scale, and a strong sense of arrival.

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Communities with strong social and wellness programming are seeing higher retention and longer average stays by 20%+.Yet...
08/13/2026

Communities with strong social and wellness programming are seeing higher retention and longer average stays by 20%+.

Yet most projects still treat amenities as static spaces.

Empty gyms.
Occasional clubhouses.
Unused square footage.

At Point Clear, the clubhouse isn’t extra, it’s the center of gravity.

What if you did this instead?

Design your amenity as a daily-use destination that drives interaction, not a once-a-week feature.

Because retention isn’t driven by finishes; it’s driven by connection.

Point Clear Club

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Sources: NMHC + KingsleySurveys, Global Wellness Institute, ULI, HqO / Amenity Activation Studies

08/10/2026

Discover the story behind our latest project in Cashiers, North Carolina.

Our Founder, Louis Nequette, shares a few words about what Cashiers means to him. Stay tuned for more stories behind this notable project nestled in the mountains of North Carolina.

Cashiers Lake NC
Daniel Communities
LandDesign, Inc.

Learn more: cashierslakenc.com

Integrated amenities can increase leasing velocity by 15–30%. Amenities are often treated as features.Added to check a b...
08/07/2026

Integrated amenities can increase leasing velocity by 15–30%.

Amenities are often treated as features.

Added to check a box.
Designed to look good in marketing.
Separated from the rest of the plan.

But in places like Everlee, they play a different role.

They’re not features.
They’re part of the place.

What if you did this instead?

Design amenities as part of the public realm.

• Integrate them into daily paths and movement
• Make them visible, accessible, and central
• Let them support both social life and identity

In these communities, amenities don’t just support the project, they help define it.

Because the best amenities aren’t destinations, they’re part of everyday life.

https://nequette.com/improve-deal-flow/

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Sources: ULI, NMHC, RCLCO, JLL, CBRE

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