Charm and Accessibility in 56 Square Feet

Alexander has designed a lot of accessible bathrooms for children caring for elderly parents, and she took care of her own grandfather, so she knows how sensitive the topic of aging and accessibility can be. She’s also seen how, by the time people need extra help, it can be hard for them to see it, let alone admit it. Her advice: “Have these conversations early,” she says. “As we’re designing, I ask, ‘Is this the forever home?’ because I think it’s a lot easier to think about these things now, for the future.”