ZOM Living, one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers together with AEW Capital Management, announce the opening and first move-ins at Maizon Durham in Durham, North Carolina.
“Welcoming our first residents to Maizon Durham marks an important milestone in the strategic expansion of our North Carolina portfolio,” said Seth Avant, Senior Vice President of the Carolinas at ZOM Living. “Downtown Durham’s momentum as a hub for talent, innovation, and new business growth was integral to our vision for Maizon, a high-quality, walkable community delivering the amenity-rich living experience today’s renters expect.”
The community offers a variety of spacious floorplans including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 558 to 1,450 square feet. Residences feature open-concept designs with 9-foot ceilings, private balconies with views of downtown Durham, wood plank flooring, chef-inspired kitchens with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, walk-in custom ELFA closets, and spa-like bathrooms with backlit mirrors. Select units offer kitchen islands, double vanities, and wet room showers.
Designed by architecture firm Hord Coplan Macht, Maizon Durham responds to the historic character of East Main Street with a mix of design elements that reflect the proportions and rhythm of nearby civic and mercantile buildings. Positioned between two key civic sites, the building introduces a new residential use while maintaining continuity with the surrounding streetscape. Interiors by One Line Design Studio focus on clean lines and everyday functionality, with open kitchens, marble style backsplashes, warm wood accents, and built-in shelving. The design prioritizes durable materials and thoughtful layouts, creating comfortable spaces that fit the needs of today’s renters while tying into the architectural language of downtown Durham.
Residents have access to an array of amenities that balance everyday needs, function, and entertainment, including a swimming pool with sundeck and lounge seating, a landscaped courtyard with outdoor kitchen and grills, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a dedicated recovery room and spin studio. Additional spaces include a pet spa, co-working areas with high-speed internet, conference rooms, private offices, quiet zones, a resident café, and a 24-hour marketplace.
In addition to resident amenities, the ground-floor retail space is slated to host a mix of food, wellness, and neighborhood-focused tenants designed to enhance daily life and serve both residents and the surrounding downtown community.
Maizon Durham sits in the heart of downtown Durham, with close proximity to the American Tobacco Campus, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the Durham Performing Arts Center, and The Carolina Theatre. It is also close to Duke University, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Medicine Pavilion. As Durham continues to grow with new investment and development, the community offers direct access to the institutions and attractions that define the city’s cultural, educational, and economic landscape.
