Designing for multi-generational households focuses on creating a harmonious shared environment that respects the autonomy, safety, and comfort of every family member, from toddlers to seniors. By utilizing Universal Design principles and trauma-informed practices, these services help a home remain functional and restorative as a family’s needs evolve over time.

Adaptive Spatial Planning & Privacy

Acoustic Zoning: Implementation of high-performance sound-absorbing materials and specialized insulation to create quiet zones.

Customized Suites: Designing flexible accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or junior suites with private entrances, kitchenettes, and en-suite bathrooms to foster independence for adult children or aging parents.

Privacy Screening: Features such as decorative room dividers or strategic furniture placement can help to provide visual privacy in shared living areas.

Universal Accessibility & Safety

Barrier-Free Navigation: Wide, unobstructed pathways and zero-threshold transitions between rooms help accommodate a range of mobility devices, such as strollers, walkers, or wheelchairs.

Ergonomic Customization: Varied counter heights in kitchens and bathrooms increase usability for individuals of different heights and physical abilities.

Smart Safety Integration: Discreet placement of voice-activated lighting and emergency response systems that provide peace of mind for caregivers and autonomy for seniors.

Sensory & Cognitive Support

Intuitive Wayfinding: Utilizing high-contrast color stories and varied floor textures to help family members with declining vision or cognitive challenges, such as dementia, navigate the home safely.

Circadian Lighting Networks: Programmable lighting systems that mimic natural daylight cycles to help stabilize sleep-wake cycles for all ages.

Low-Maintenance Materiality: High-durability and slip-resistant surfaces that help to reduce the physical and emotional burden of home upkeep.

Communal & Biophilic Connection

Inclusive Gathering Spaces: Central living areas with reconfigurable, modular furniture that accommodate  family gatherings while remaining intimate enough for one-on-one connection.

Multigenerational Outdoor Enrichment: Creating secure, accessible garden spaces that provide a shared connection to nature.

Curated Legacy Integration: Strategically incorporating family heirlooms and meaningful mementos into the design to create a sense of continuity and shared history across generations.