The New Active-Adult Cottage
Parallel Lines | April 10, 2024
The New Active-Adult Cottage

 We’ve all seen them in the plethora of Active-Adult Communities scattered across the country; they are the 55+ single-family homes that basically look like a two-car garage with a bit of house attached. The cookie cutter housing developments lack curb appeal, and despite their slightly different models, they all look the same…boring.  JRP Architects understands that today’s older population wants…

Catch the Senior Wave...But Give Them a Wave They Can Ride
Parallel Lines | April 4, 2024
Catch the Senior Wave…But Give Them a Wave They Can Ride

The following is an excerpt from a presentation given by our office at the Atlantic Builders Conference on March 20, 2024. It’s a fact that the Senior (or “Seasoned”) population is rapidly growing, and the Active Adult/Independent Living market has amazing potential for the coming years. According to Nova1Advisor, the market size is $638.08 billion currently; by 2030, it is…

The Importance of a Porch in Contemporary Design
Parallel Lines | February 7, 2024
The Importance of a Porch in Contemporary Design

Almost everyone has a wonderful memory of time spent on a porch on a lovely summer day; it’s often a special place where we have gathered with friends, and family to enjoy the beautiful weather and relax for a bit. No matter what your memory, it is bound to bring back a nostalgic feeling of summer freedom. The designers at…