Appleby Blue Almshouse: Award-Winning Senior Living in London
During our European tour, we visited the Appleby Blue Almshouse Seniors Centre, located in South East London on the outskirts of the city centre. Designed by Witherford Watson Mann Architects and winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025, this facility exemplifies how to thoughtfully integrate a large seniors residence into a historic neighbourhood while providing…
Downsizing to a fantastic laneway home
Today I went to visit Duncan, an old friend from Seton Villa Board, who a couple of years ago downsized and built his own laneway. On a quick whim we rushed off to see him before our other appointment. His youngest daughter lives in the main house now and Duncan was busy planting edging plants…
Multigenerational Living: A Smarter Way to Age, Connect, and Thrive
As housing costs rise and the population ages, more families are rediscovering a timeless idea: living together across generations. Multigenerational living—where grandparents, parents, and children share one home or property—is no longer just a cultural tradition. It’s becoming a practical, forward-thinking solution for modern life. At SilverHubLiving, we see multigenerational housing not just as a…
