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There’s a moment that happens quite quickly when designing for accessibility. You walk into a specialist showroom and think:“This is incredibly clever… and yet… I really don’t want my home to look anything like this!” The functionality is impressive.The thinking is detailed.But the aesthetic? Often clinical. Sometimes stark. Occasionally bordering on institutional. And that’s where you might hesitate. Because while the need for change may be urgent, no one wants to live in a hospital. The...

Designing for Life After Injury, without Compromise There’s a quiet reality in towns like Henley, where established lives play out in beautiful homes. However, this doesn’t always protect us from the unforeseen moment when everything changes. An accident. A diagnosis. A fall. Suddenly, the house that once felt effortless becomes… difficult. Stairs are a problem. Bathrooms are risky. Kitchens become frustrating. And the emotional weight of it all is often even heavier than the physical...