Belle

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t seems the tide has shifted: kids once packed and ready to get out of the family home when they hit university or finish school are no longer going anywhere in a hurry. With parents becoming empty-nesters later in life, the long-term view for many architects involves designing self-sufficient spaces all under the same roof. Kathryn Robson and Chris Rak of Robson Rak say that, increasingly, it’s become an upwards trend across their clientele and a big consideration in the homes they are designing. “We’re creating more

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