Designing a home for aging in place requires more than adding accessibility features. It means creating a space that feels welcoming, adaptable, and comfortable for years to come. For a couple building their forever home on Washington’s Whidbey Island, this meant prioritizing flexibility, a connection to nature, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Seattle-based architecture firm GroupArchitect brought the homeowners’ vision to life through thoughtful design choices and durable, high-performance materials. At the center of it all is a folding patio glass door that opens the home to the outdoors and supports a lifestyle built around ease, enjoyment, and long-term comfort.
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Energy efficiency and performance was an important consideration for this Vancouver BC residence. HSW60 system provides the ability to store the system completely out of sight when open but also provides outdoor access through a single-acting swing panel.
Mill Valley Remodel - Case Study
These homeowners tackled an ambitious remodeling project with the goal of opening up and brightening an old 1940 Spanish Mediterranean home. Learn why they decided to make NanaWall the centerpiece of their new home and why that feature is so essential.
“The pictures tell a thousand words but to sum it up, this is quite a transformation! The NanaWall is the focal point to the design goal of creating this free flow living between the interior of the home and the three season patio.”
