This Northern California Prefab Gets a Dose of Universal Design

Thanks to a prefab in-law unit, an octogenarian modernist lives independently on a peaceful, verdant site in Northern California.

Knowing when to step in to assist an aging parent is a tricky business. As one Northern California woman can attest, it’s an endeavor that requires both tact and courage—and perhaps a leap of faith on both sides.

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Kelly Vencill Sanchez
Contributing Editor
Dwell’s Los Angeles-based contributing editor, Kelly has also written about design and architecture for Architectural Digest, Coastal Living, and Luxe.

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