What’s trending in residential design? Living longer in your home!
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You shouldn’t have to retire from your home.
In short, we don’t have to, nor should we have to, retire fully from our work lives, so why should we have to retire from our homes?
Brick Industry Association Awards TPD “Best in Class” in 2021 Brick in Architecture Awards
Taylor Plosser Davis Architecture + Interiors has been awarded the Brick Industry Association’s top award in the 2021 Brick in Architecture Awards. TPD’s entry was awarded Best in Class for Residential Architecture – Single Family, for projects in the United States, Australia, Canada and Mexico. TPD’s winning design is a home in Mountain Brook, Alabama, […]
Centered: A Newsletter About Our Work At TPD Architect
Welcome to Centered, the inaugural TPD Architect newsletter. We’ve been busy here at the studio in 2021, and between new faces, a new studio space, and lots of new projects, we thought that it might be time to reintroduce ourselves and our work to you before the year ends! We are so grateful for our extraordinary colleagues and clients […]
When in Rome
We just returned from a week in Rome, a belated anniversary trip without kids and planned somewhat spontaneously. I have not travelled extensively; there are many places on my list that I want to see, but I have always been enchanted with the idea of travelling deeply and learning about a place by visiting more […]
Taylor Plosser Davis Architecture & Design Welcomes Jennifer Jones As Project Architect
TPD Architect welcomes Jennifer Jones as Project Architect. Jennifer is passionate about the practice of architecture and has extensive experience in all phases from concept/planning/budgeting, through design and construction administration. She has worked for 20 years in multifamily housing and residential architecture after having received a Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University in 2001, Cum Laude. […]
Landon Stubblefield Becomes Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
We are excited to announce that TPD’s Landon Rosemore Stubblefield has earned the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB). The NAHB, in partnership with the AARP and NAHB Research Center, created the CAPS program, which includes training and education on the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to […]
Expanding What Senior Living Looks Like
Taylor Plosser Davis Architecture + Design, in association with KPS Group, is very excited to share this new project – Cedar Ridge at Kirkwood by the River. “Kirkwood, ideally located on 120 acres of forested land along the Cahaba River, began as a nonprofit created by Independent Presbyterian Church Birmingham, Alabama to offer continuing care retirement to seniors […]
Thrive at Home
Transitions are our specialty here at TPD Architect. Over the last few months, not only have we been working on renovations and new construction for families whose lives are changing, whether the kids are growing up or moving out, couples are downsizing, or families are considering accessibility or working and schooling from home, but we’ve […]
Accessibility Is Important for Every Home
We’re seeing a lot of overlap when thinking about “shelter in place” and when designing for Aging in Place. We’ve always talked with clients about ACCESSIBILITY and getting in and out of their homes, whether that’s through the front door or from the car in the garage. Those design considerations for Aging In Place clients […]
Outdoor Space Is Essential
One of our respondents said, “Outdoor space is essential.” We couldn’t agree more. According to the TPD #StayAtHomeSurvey: 54% of respondents say that they’ve enjoyed using their uncovered outdoor space more than usual while at home over the past few months. Covered back porches, patios and decks are hard at work as well. However, 10% of […]
Private and Public Space Balance
As kids are heading back to school, either in person, virtually, or some combination, many of us are considering how our homes will function for all of our different needs. The balance of public and private space is an important factor when looking at this functionality. When working from home, it’s important to find some […]
