Accessible Laneway Retreat
Exploring laneway housing as an adaptable solution to future urban challenges, including aging populations, housing shortages, and public health shifts. Through thoughtful site planning, accessibility integration, and an emphasis on natural light and outdoor spaces, we designed resilient homes that nurture independent living while strengthening community ties.
Client's Vision
To create self-contained, adaptable laneway homes that respond to evolving social needs; supporting multi-generational living, housing diversity, and urban densification within the existing city fabric.
Design Strategy
We approached each laneway home as a seamless extension of its main property, mapping site constraints, programming efficient floorplans, optimizing natural light, ensuring accessible design, and embedding outdoor amenities to foster wellness and connection.
Key Challenge
Designing compact, accessible homes that offer privacy, independence, and livability within tight urban sites.
Our Solution
We tailored each design by first establishing setback guidelines, then layering thoughtful spatial planning, entry flexibility, lighting strategies, and green spaces. Every home blends privacy and openness, offering a livable, resilient alternative to conventional housing.
Defining Moments
- Maximized light and air through carefully placed windows and skylights.
- Integrated accessibility features to support aging-in-place.
- Designed versatile entry points to accommodate multi-generational use.
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