areté collective mark philosophy grounded in excellence

We believe that excellent design makes for exceptional living.

Embracing areté as a principle for the life we want to inspire in others means we are focused on the quality of everything we do to heighten the experience of everything we create.

Loraloma

Development Priorities

Leading financial discipline

Superior results are achieved based on financial acumen, stewardship, and fiscal accountability.

Best-in-class project management

As goal-oriented, highly skilled collaborators, we are committed to executing each project with quality and transparency, remaining time– and budget-sensitive across all facets of development and ongoing management.

Communities and spaces that inspire

The team has designed, developed, and operated memorable destinations in some of the most sought-after locations worldwide.

Commitment to mutual success

We are dedicated to being thoughtful stewards of the land and of our investors; capital, and to improving the standard of living in the areas that surround our communities.

“Throughout our years of experience, we've learned the importance of treading lightly and respectfully on this Earth. Our properties start and end with the land – and our goal is to integrate this approach into life's experiences everyday.”

Kris Kvarfordt, SVP, Planning & Landscape Architectur

Our Commitment to Excellence in Sustainability

Harmony with nature

We champion low-carbon or low-GWP design by carefully sourcing our materials to minimize our ecological footprint. We champion low-carbon or low-GWP design by carefully sourcing our materials to minimize our ecological footprint.

Resource synergy

Waste reduction, energy efficiency and water management to form the foundation of our commitment to resilient communities.

Holistic wellness

We dissolve the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, prioritizing superior air quality, responsible choices and supreme comfort.

Legacy of care

As stewards of the land, our commitments to preserve and regenerate natural ecosystems extend through every phase of the development lifecycle, from design to operation.

Our passion for development lies in the communities we nurture, the histories we preserve, and the new traditions we cultivate.

As part of our pursuit of excellence, Areté Collective is committed to using our depth of community-building experience around the world to help fulfill our ambition to improve the way of life for people beyond the boundaries of our developments. The Collective Good Foundation forms active partnerships with the organizations we support, harnessing our expertise in development to help communities in need thrive.

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Hansen Ukrainian Mission

HUM’s mission is to support the courageous Ukrainian people in the face of the genocide of Russia’s invasion by rebuilding communities to restore dignity and renew hope. Discover how we’re using sales at Loraloma, an Areté Collective development just outside of Austin, to help rebuild a devastated village in Eastern Ukraine.

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The Other Side Village

Based in Salt Lake City, The Other Side Village is a master-planned community of healing and purposeful living for people coming out of chronic homelessness.

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