Innovative design solutions help developers identify the elements that will contribute to their project’s narrative.
Imagine nautical-inspired details for a restaurant designed to evoke seaside memories. The coastal theme at Project Rustic in High Point, NC incorporates sinuous curves and undulating surfaces reminiscent of oyster shells, harkening back to the clients’ family time at the beach. 
Or picture a vibrant polycarbonate facade, as seen at the Art for Art’s Sake (AFAS) headquarters. The translucent exterior, offering views of Artivity park, reflects the urban revitalization efforts in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. 
Each project unfolds in a collaborative design process that communicates the developer’s intention. This is crucial when the goal for mixed-use projects is to transform a community and offer fresh solutions for how people live, work, and play. Through streamlined project management, purposeful design, and strong team collaboration, mixed-use developers can shape communities in lasting and meaningful ways.
Innovative design for mixed-use spaces delivers even more than meets the eye. Bold, purposeful architecture shapes behavior in the following ways:
Bailey South, a six-story, mixed-use building in Downtown Winston-Salem, offers notable features like shared courtyards and outdoor event spaces. These flexible areas host community events and transform the surrounding commercial center into a downtown social hub.
At Bailey South, purposeful retail design embraces the site’s historic character through adaptive reuse. Flexible leasing spaces and modular retail bays allow businesses to tailor their storefronts to fit evolving needs. This adaptability supports long-term growth and fosters lasting relationships between tenants and the developer. 
At Tanglewood Park Golf Clubhouse in Clemmons, NC, sustainability drives design decisions. Opening in 2025, the 20,000-square-foot facility will feature energy-efficient facades and water-saving landscapes. The building balances aesthetic appeal with cost-effective operations and reflects Forsyth County’s commitment to environmental leadership.
Project Rustic, a food and entertainment venue in Downtown High Point, celebrates the developer’s family legacy and the city’s rich furniture manufacturing history. Through thoughtful architecture and a strong community focus, the venue supports High Point’s broader urban renewal efforts.
Making a statement begins by identifying a client’s vision for the project and bringing the story out cohesively. This requires outlining a concise design parti, or architectural inspiration. From there, STITCH Design Shop is committed to balancing design ambition with economic practicality. Our strategies include:
In the early stages, we quickly prototype options and provide preliminary cost estimates. This helps clients make confident, informed decisions from the start. 
Collaborating with trusted local General Contractors and independent cost estimators ensures accuracy in budgeting and timeline efficiency.
We carefully evaluate materials and systems to optimize cost without compromising design intent.
These strategies enable our design team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects on time, ensuring lasting value for both developers and the communities they serve.
