MUSE Silver

2026

Cade Apartments & Townhomes

Entrant

Thrive Communities

Category

Corporate Identity - Brand Identity

Client's Name

Cade Apartments & Townhomes

Country / Region

United States

The transformation of Cade Apartments & Townhomes repositions the former Willow Pointe Apartments into a modern, market-aligned community through a fully integrated rename, rebrand, and relaunch. The name “Cade” was selected for its nod to the CasCADE mountains, strength, and flexibility, replacing a dated convention with a distinctive identity that resonates across both apartments and townhomes. The brand draws from the grounded, natural character of the Pacific Northwest, pairing a calm, contemporary visual system with messaging that frames the community as a basecamp for everyday living. This direction was carried through a comprehensive signage program, including monument, wayfinding, and unit identification, creating a cohesive on-site experience that reinforces the new identity at every touchpoint. The digital relaunch at liveatcade.com extends the brand through a streamlined, conversion-focused website that integrates lifestyle storytelling with real-time pricing, availability, and tour scheduling, while improving SEO and AEO performance. Together, these efforts align the physical and digital experience, transforming an aging asset into a cohesive, elevated brand that competes effectively in the Vancouver, Washington housing market.

Credits

Designer
Jordan Restad
Designer
Megan Paulsen
Designer
Jessie Smith
Content Manager
Ariel Castro Adams
Content Designer
Jordan Harkins
Project Manager
Jen Larsen
Design Consultant
Alena Howard
Jonah Digital
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