Mixed Use

AI-Powered Mixed-Use Architecture for Dynamic Environments

Mixed-Use Design Driven by Intelligence, Experience, and Flexibility

As cities evolve, so does the architecture shaping them. Today’s mixed-use developments must seamlessly integrate residential, retail, commercial, office, and cultural spaces, while engaging people across both digital and physical experiences. At cove, we apply the power of AI in architecture to design connected, efficient, and future-ready environments that respond to real-world behavior and developer goals.

Whether creating vibrant city districts or layered building typologies, residential/retail, office/hospitality, or live-work-play hybrids, our process delivers precision and adaptability. We help developers design smarter from the start with real-time simulations that optimize circulation, tenant placement, daylighting, and flexibility across uses.

By uniting diverse programs into cohesive, sustainable ecosystems, our AI-powered approach ensures that mixed-use architecture is not only functional but also resilient, engaging, and ready for the future of urban life.

Mixed-Use Architecture Specialties

Retail in Mixed-Use Developments

We design integrated retail spaces that connect community and commerce, activating downtown corridors and suburban centers alike. Our AI-powered process optimizes site use, tenant visibility, and walkability while layering retail with office or residential to create vibrant, 24/7 destinations. From street-level storefronts to transit-connected plazas, we shape retail environments that invite, engage, and endure.

Large-Format & Adaptive Mixed Use

We future-proof big-box and large-format retail with scalable, flexible design strategies. Our AI-powered process optimizes site planning for parking, loading, and circulation while enabling adaptive reuse of shells into offices, healthcare, or community spaces. By humanizing scale with thoughtful detailing and landscape integration, we transform high-volume mixed-use architecture into resilient, multi-purpose environments.

Experiential & Technology-Integrated Mixed Use

We design mixed-use spaces that blend storytelling, interaction, and smart infrastructure. Our AI-powered process simulates foot traffic, shelf placement, and behavioral zones while integrating features like AR, IoT-enabled systems, and immersive brand moments. The result: high-impact environments that spark engagement, extend dwell time, and drive real-world and digital connections.

Why AI in Mixed-Use Architecture Matters

At cove, we utilize our proprietary AI, Vitras.ai, to implement an AI-partnered design process that goes beyond aesthetics to deliver mixed-use environments that adapt, engage, and perform. From site selection to program distribution, we leverage data and automation to optimize leasing strategies, reduce capital risk, and maximize long-term community and tenant success.

Whether it’s a residential/office tower, an urban live-work-play district, or the adaptive reuse of an existing site, our approach ensures flexibility, efficiency, and alignment with developer and occupant goals. As architects, we design mixed-use developments for longevity, creating spaces that can flex with markets, evolve with trends, and deliver sustainable value for years to come.

Let's Shape Your Next
Mixed-Use Development.

At cove, we design mixed-use environments that seamlessly unite residential, commercial, office, and cultural spaces with a focus on brand storytelling, community experience, and operational efficiency. From vibrant urban districts and lifestyle hubs to adaptive reuse projects, we work closely with clients to craft environments that foster engagement, support evolving market demands, and enhance long-term value.

Every project is approached with precision, sustainability, and a commitment to creating dynamic places that endure, spaces where people can live, work, and connect in meaningful ways.