This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

Entry Courtyard Nestled among the citrus groves, olive trees, rolling foothills and lush fairways of Rancho Santa Fe is Casa Tramonto -- a Mediterranean-style estate for a multi-generational family. The home is laid out in a traditional U shape, providing maximum light and access to outdoor spaces. A separate courtyard connects to a guest house for an elder parent that now lives with the family, allowing proximity yet plenty of privacy for everyone.

This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

This room is the Media Room in the 2016 Junior League Shophouse. This space is intended for a family meeting space where a multi generation family could gather. The idea is that the kids could be playing video games while their grandparents are relaxing and reading the paper by the fire and their parents could be enjoying a cup of coffee while skimming their emails. This is a shot of the wall mounted tv screen, a ceiling mounted projector is connected to the internet and can stream anything online. Photo by Jared Kuzia.

This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

This room is the Media Room in the 2016 Junior League Shophouse. This space is intended for a family meeting space where a multi generation family could gather. The idea is that the kids could be playing video games while their grandparents are relaxing and reading the paper by the fire and their parents could be enjoying a cup of coffee while skimming their emails. This is a shot of the wall mounted tv screen, a ceiling mounted projector is connected to the internet and can stream anything online. Photo by Jared Kuzia.

A typical older home in the Bay Area in need of a refreshment, the clients turned to Freeman Design Group to bring new life to this house. In addition, the family wanted to create a multi-generational structure for their parents by adding an ADU. We created a welcoming street scape facade and reorgainzed and simplified the interior layout to have strong connections to the new large covered patio in the rear yard. Warm, airy, sun filled and modern fully describes this house.

This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

“An ideal client inspired this project, fostering a relationship built on mutual respect and teamwork. The Schlagenbusch family’s desire for closeness led to an extension of their 30-year-old home. This created a new residence within the existing structure, allowing the parents to enjoy panoramic views and continue growing with their family.”

“An ideal client inspired this project, fostering a relationship built on mutual respect and teamwork. The Schlagenbusch family’s desire for closeness led to an extension of their 30-year-old home. This created a new residence within the existing structure, allowing the parents to enjoy panoramic views and continue growing with their family.”

“An ideal client inspired this project, fostering a relationship built on mutual respect and teamwork. The Schlagenbusch family’s desire for closeness led to an extension of their 30-year-old home. This created a new residence within the existing structure, allowing the parents to enjoy panoramic views and continue growing with their family.”

“An ideal client inspired this project, fostering a relationship built on mutual respect and teamwork. The Schlagenbusch family’s desire for closeness led to an extension of their 30-year-old home. This created a new residence within the existing structure, allowing the parents to enjoy panoramic views and continue growing with their family.”

“An ideal client inspired this project, fostering a relationship built on mutual respect and teamwork. The Schlagenbusch family’s desire for closeness led to an extension of their 30-year-old home. This created a new residence within the existing structure, allowing the parents to enjoy panoramic views and continue growing with their family.”

Architecture: One SEED Architecture + Interiors (www.oneseed.ca) Photo: Martin Knowles Photo Media Builder: Vertical Grain Projects Multigenerational Vancouver Special Reno #MGvancouverspecial Vancouver, BC Previous Project Next Project 2 780 SF Interior and Exterior Renovation We are very excited about the conversion of this Vancouver Special in East Van’s Renfrew-Collingwood area, zoned RS-1, into a contemporary multigenerational home. It will incorporate two generations immediately, with separate suites for the home owners and their parents, and will be flexible enough to accommodate the next generation as well, when the owners have children of their own. During the design process we addressed the needs of each group and took special care that each suite was designed with lots of light, high ceilings, and large rooms.

The Geddes Ravine Residence tells a great story about family - as the new house rests on property divided from the owner’s parents’ home, allowing three generations to live in close proximity. The kitchen, dining room, living room, and lower family room all provide spaces to gather. The east deck parallel to the living room cantilevers toward the ravine, providing an opportunity to enjoy the serene view of woods and play areas from past childhoods, and inviting new adventures to be explored. The home won a 2017 AIA Huron Valley Honor Award. Jeff Garland Photography