Designing for Extended Family

Designing for flexibility has always played a part in our design process. Over the years, we have developed ways of accommodating extended family, friends, and corporate gatherings of all sizes.. Here are some examples.

Family RetreatMeredith KellyDecember 22, 2021design for extended family, detached accessory dwelling units, family compound

Vacation Home, Take Me Away!

Right now seems like a perfect time to think about vacation. As luck would have it, it is always “right now!” In case you’ve been dreaming of your perfect vacation home, we’ve got some ideas and inspiration to share from our North Lake Wenatchee project.

Family Retreat, Adventure of Architecture, In the StudioMelissa NordquistJune 11, 2021Mountain Home, Architecture, hidden doors and rooms, modern architecture, vacation homes, flexible living Comment

Design for a Growing Family

Before I had kids, DA designed a large remodel for a couple with two high energy toddlers. I was full of ideas from grad school about ‘modulating space’ and ‘manipulating the ground plane.’