Oftshun “Aging in Place” Remodel • Tracyton, WA

Project Type: Residential Addition & Remodel: Foyer, stairs, and site entry sequence

Size: New 6' x 10' extension to rear entry “foyer” for client and guests, and associated site improvements

Construction Type: Wood frame foyer, raised paths in concrete and railroad ties with packed gravel infill

Design Features: This client and his mother live on the same property parcel just south of Silverdale, WA. After hearing Aaron Murphy’s speech on “The Aging-in-Place Phenomenon” at a local Rotary meeting, Mr. Ofsthun decided to have ADM come take a look at his mother’s house. We assessed the access from the property lines and garage/painting studio, and helped Mr. Oftshun look at the property and most used entry point to the house by his mother and her friends/guests in a new and creative way. This provides much more of an “on grade” concept solution for all points of entry to the site and buildings on it, including Doris’ house which is currently entered through a tiny interior landing where the door swings into the stairs, and the floor level is 26 inches below the rest of the house and kitchen entry, where she comes in daily.