Altruistic Design

At the heart of our firm are core values and a genuine commitment to building lasting relationships with our clients and the teams we collaborate with. Our work with Fruitive is just one example of this. Over the course of five locations, we have had the opportunity to grow alongside their brand, helping shape and define a cohesive design language that reflects their brand and identity. For us, it’s never just about the project - it’s about the partnership!
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What a transformation! Through a thoughtful and intensive addition and renovation, the historic building, originally built as a Morrison’s Cafeteria, was given new life as Hackers Golf Simulator and Restaurant. The front entrance design element reimagines a building that once faded into the background, transforming it into an iconic and highly visible destination at Hilltop. With a modern form and elegant materials, the new porte cochere creates a grand entrance that is warm, inviting, and welcoming to guests, while also helping elevate the building’s overall style.

Yorkie’s is the newest addition to the ViBe! A modern deli that’s all about great food, culinary creativity, and community. We are proud to have helped bring Kip Poole’s vision to life in an adaptive reuse of a historical industrial building. It’s a feast for the eyes and the stomach, with an open teaching kitchen with patron bar seating, private dining space, and an immersive gallery showcasing local artists. It’s the perfect spot for great food and good people in an eclectic atmosphere. Check it out the next time you are in the ViBe Creative District!

Madeline Nero-Maslaney is a licensed architect and LEED accredited professional with a passion for art, design, and sustainability. A Norfolk native, Madeline attended the College of William and Mary with a major in art and art history. She pursued a master’s degree in architecture from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and began work at a Manhattan firm, focusing on design of research facilities. After 12 years in the city, she returned to the Tidewater region to be closer to family. Madeline was thrilled to join the Altruistic team in 2022 and enjoys working on boutique residential and commercial projects while helping clients pursue their dreams and visions for their spaces. She served as a commissioner for Norfolk Arts for 6 years and strives to foster community engagement with the visual and performing arts. In her free time, you can find Madeline taking dance and Pilates classes and spending time with her husband and daughter.