01. Elimination of transfer beams. Deep transfer beams were eliminated at the third floor by widening the columns between the first and third floors to account for horizontal offset. The transfer columns were then used as an architectural feature between townhouse units on the ground floor. Using transfer columns instead of transfer beams reduced the building height as well as the interior and exterior finishes. 02. Flexibility for residents. Concrete shear walls were limited to the interior core of the building to provide for more open and flexible living spaces. 03. Material savings. Concrete ceilings, columns, and core walls were left exposed and unpainted, saving more than 100,000 square feet of metal studs, gypboard, and painted assembly (equal to approximately 242 metric t

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