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Multi-generational living in El Cerrito

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Larson Shores Architects

We have been a little absentee for our blog, but for good reason. We have been working with a wonderful family to help them realize their dream of living together on one property. Our clients, Oren and Deb along with their two young boys are planning to create a home for their family and Oren’s mother Honey and her partner Bud.

We recognized over two years ago that families, wishing to stay together, share expenses, reponsibilities, and even critical care needs, needed an exceptional multi-generational solution. A dwelling where all family members could have unique living spaces, customized by generation, privacy, accessibility, and lifestyle – under the same roof or on the same lot.

Our journey with the Massey Family began this past July, when we meet with Honey and Bud who were visiting from Ohio. We meet with the family and they shared with us their vision for a well-designed, sustainable, healthy multigenerational home.

We have been documenting the process and collecting stories from the various generations. We hope that you will follow the Massey familiy’s journey as their dream is realized.

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- Carrie and Josh

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To Plan or Procrastinate

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Larson Shores Architects

the Value of Planning (read more about this project http://www.larsonshoresarch.com/projects/190-temelec.html )

There are a lot of ways we can define ourselves, but when it comes to planning for the future we seem to fall into one of two categories: planners or procrastinators. Planners are few and far between, but us procrastinators (yes I am among them) are not hard to find.

The aging process begins from the moment we are born and we look forward to growing older, playing dress up, getting our drivers license, and establishing our own identities.  But then at some point the idea of growing older and the energy we put into planning for it stops.     Read more

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Time to redefine re-tire-ment (noun)

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Larson Shores Architects

The interest in exploring word roots is one that came to me during my master’s thesis.  It is an investigation that shows us how time and experience can change our perception of meaning.  Though I am by no means an etymologist, I do enjoy researching the origins of a word and am often surprised by what I learn and the perspective it brings.

The practice of researching words came to mind as my partner and I began the launch of our new division ASAP (Architectural Solutions for the Aging Population). In  trying to articulate some ideas about retirement, based on some interviews we had done , the definitions of retirement were so at odds with conversations we were having with ‘retirees’ that we decided to explore the origin of the word RETIRE.

First the definition: 1) to withdraw from action or danger : retreat,  2)  to withdraw especially for privacy <retired to her room> , 3) to move back : recede, 4) to withdraw from one’s position or occupation : conclude one’s working or professional career, 5) to go to bed     Read more

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