THE FRIENDS & FAMILY HOME.

Have you ever wished your best friends were just a doorbell away? That your parents could stay close by as they grow older (without moving into your spare room)? That you could be there for all the little moments as your nieces and nephews grow up?

Have you ever wished you could live closer to the people you love?

The Friends & Family Home is built around that yearning, organizing three-plus homes around a shared courtyard on a standard 50' x 100' urban lot. Living close to the people you love doesn’t mean leaving the city you love or giving up a home of your own. We believe intentional sharing gives us more, not less: more connection, more support, and more possibilities than any one household could find alone.

Location:
Bellingham, WA

Type:
Middle Housing / Co-Housing

Status:
Design Competition

Design Team:
Bryan Samuel, Debbie Huang

Awards:
People's Choice Award