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We help families live longer in homes they love.

We specialize in thoughtful architecture for real life.

Our expertise guides projects from conversation through completion.

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Good design can help reduce fall risks without making a home feel clinical.

For National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, we’re taking a closer look at the Aging in Place features built into this bathroom, including an undermount tub, strategically placed grab bars, accessible storage, and a seated vanity.

These details are intentionally integrated into the design so the space feels beautiful and comfortable now, while supporting changing needs over time.

Thoughtful planning today can make a meaningful difference in how safely and confidently you live at home in the years ahead.

Hear more of Taylor’s thoughts on Aging in Place at the link in bio.

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Yesterday we shared photos from our Redmont Renovation…today we are sharing why it all matters.

An underutilized dining room served as the inspiration for this owner to consider reconfiguring this classic home. We will always be thankful for clients who make what we do worth it.

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Sometimes the right renovation is less about adding space and more about making existing space work harder. For this Redmont home in Birmingham, Alabama, an underused dining room became the starting point for a more functional layout that better supports everyday life.

By relocating the lower-level hall, we created better connections between adjoining rooms while making room for a new side entry, powder room, and storage/butler’s pantry. Reeded china cabinets bring additional storage into the hallway without sacrificing the character of this classic home.

Check out the full Redmont Renovation project at the link in our bio.

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Anticipating change is what we do here at TPD.

While we all know that change is inevitable, our experience with clients and as CAPS professionals helps us understand what change might look like for our clients.

And that is true not just for our “aging in place” projects. Our job is to understand families and how their needs change over time. That might mean a driveway for teenagers with new licenses, a toy room for grandkids, a reading nook for quiet contemplation, or a downsized cottage for empty nesters.

This is the kind of strategic thinking that goes into every project at TPD—whether you’re renovating or building new.

Thinking about creating a home that will adapt to every stage? Comment HELLO to get started.

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The beautiful blue of a September sky carries the promise of fall, but also all of the tangled emotions of that day that linger to this one - twenty five years later. Please take a breath today and remember.

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Designing a home comes with a lot of decisions. Our process is designed to bring clarity to them early.

We help clients understand their options, priorities, and implications before moving forward, creating a strong foundation for each phase that follows. From early planning and design through construction, we stay involved to answer questions, protect the design intent, and keep the project aligned with your goals.

Because clarity early leads to confidence throughout.

Learn more about how we work at the link in our bio.

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A look inside our Overhill Addition Project.

After this thoughtful renovation, these owners added an accessible primary suite and a convenient elevator to create easier access to their walkout basement. This resulted in a seamless addition that enhances functionality and creates effortless one-level living.

Photography: @LaureyWGlenn
Interior Design: @IrisAndCo
Builder: @McGuire_Construction
Lighting: @VisualComfort
Structural Engineering: Barnett Jones Wilson Structural Engineers
Fixtures: @FixturesAndFinishes
Stone: @TritonStoneGroup

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It’s been nearly a year since TPD Architecture and Design was named a Forbes Best-in-State Residential Architect.

(Typing that still feels surreal.)

I thought this might be a good time to reflect on what that means and how Forbes chose TPD for this great honor.

Forbes began with more than 20,000 firms nationwide, eventually inviting just over 1,000 to submit an exemplary residential project for consideration. To be recognized among so many talented architects doing thoughtful work across the country is both humbling and meaningful.

What makes this recognition especially significant is Forbes’ emphasis on high design that is rooted in place—something that has always been central to our work at TPD. We believe good residential architecture starts with listening: understanding the people who will live there, the place itself, and how a home can continue to serve a family as life changes.

We’re grateful to Forbes for shining a light on residential architecture, and even more grateful to the clients, contractors, and collaborators who make this work possible.

Thank you for trusting us with something as personal as home.

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A narrow galley kitchen and an adjacent laundry room were never going to keep up with a family of five.

So in this Colonial Hills home, we removed the laundry room altogether and let the kitchen expand into that footprint. Every inch was considered: appliance storage sized to fit, cabinetry built around how the family actually stores dishes, and abundant natural light throughout.

Positioned at the front of the home, the kitchen now does double duty as a gracious entry and the true functional heart of the house. It's a good reminder that the best kitchens aren't just about surfaces and finishes. They're about designing around the specific way a family moves through their day.

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@JAllsopp

Interior Design:
Katie Morrow

Contractor:
Danny Miller

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The latest issue of Centered is here!

Inside: a note from Taylor, a new face at TPD, and a closer look at our Homewood Modern Cottage and the unexpected turn that shaped the project.

Read the latest edition and browse past issues at the link in our bio.

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Happy National Dog Day.

We believe that good design considers everyone who calls a house home.

That means designing around the people who live there, the way they live, and, occasionally, the dog who has already claimed the best spot on the porch.

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Senior living doesn’t always mean retirement living.

What if the spaces we create made room for continued work, creativity, connection, and contribution?

Swipe to explore a different way of thinking about senior living ➡️

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TPD Notebook

TPD’s Taylor Plosser Davis is featured in The Spruce’s “7 Features to Consider for a Safer, More Age-Friendly Bathroom, According to Accessibility Experts” by Sarah Lyon.

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