Multigenerational compound

The House Review design team presents four small-scale projects for home builders considering entry into the multifamily market

Nestled in the countryside and designed to accommodate a multi-generational family, this custom compound boasts a nearly 5,000 square foot main residence, an infinity pool with luscious landscaping, a guest and pool house as well as a pole barn. The spacious, yet cozy flow of...

Ground Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Co-housing Manor is a design exercise looking at a different form of housing for today's Baby Boomer generation that wants to downsize and simplify from the large homes they raised their families in. In many ways they still need the large homes after their kids have grown and moved away. They need the number of bedrooms for when the next generation comes to visit. They need the large kitchen and entertaining areas for family celebrations and holidays. The…

Establishing a multigenerational living arrangement requires serious planning and communication, but there are many benefits to families

Privacy has become one of the most valuable property features since the impact of the pandemic. People want the exclusivity of their own private space to share with their chosen guests. It’s no wonder properties with a larger footage and territory are in high demand and on-trend. In 2021 two ranches became the biggest sales on the global real estate market surpassing California mansions and French chateaus, and indicating a trend toward multigenerational and compound living. Family…

If I could design a family compound, this is what it would look like. #FamilyCompound

Luxurious compound homes create the bait to get all your children and their spouses and their kids to assemble at home.

Southern Style House Plan with In-Law Suite has 3437 sqft of living space, 6 beds, 4 baths, 3car garage, game room, large shared laundry room.

Practical yet playful, the Charles House is a multigenerational home designed with an eye for detail and sustainability in Kew, Australia. Austin Maynard Architects designed the spacious home for a family of five who wanted a home they could live in for at least 25 years. The home, which is adaptable to meet the needs of a growing extended family, is one of the architects’ most sustainable homes to date and features a solar array, bulk insulation, and double stud walls.