In England, a Couple Build a Serene Backyard Home for Aging in Place
With accessibility and sustainability top of mind, architect Oliver Leech designs a garden dwelling that brings a family closer together.
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Five years ago, geologist Nikki Earthrowl and her husband, Richard, approached architect Oliver Leech with an idea firmly planted in the future. "The brief was to create a house that would enable accessible living," Leech says.
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Kelly Dawson
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Kelly Dawson is a writer in Los Angeles who has been contributing to Dwell's print and online publications since 2015. Follow her on Instagram @kellydawsonwrites.
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