The Multigen Home is a new housing typology developed by PRP that is a connected flexible home for extended families who want to live together, while retaining a degree of mutual independence

The 'Multigen House' is a new typology, developed by PRP, that is a connected flexible home for extended families who want to live together whilst retaining a degree of mutual independence. The plot holds a three-bedroom family dwelling with a separate self-contained one-bedroom annexe. The homes are connected by a shared courtyard which links the living spaces which form the hubs for family gathering and activity. The two buildings have separate front doors

Manisha Patel, Senior Partner at PRP said: “We designed the multigenerational home as a response to the changing family structure and the rising costs of housing and nursery care, cutbacks on pensions, and a growing awareness that a lot of childcare support came from elderly parents. We had a unique opportunity at Chobham Manor to create a house that can easily adapt to the changing circumstances of life whilst also providing a potential source of income in later-life.

“With the multigenerational home, generations clubbing together benefit from more affordable housing, families can afford live-in care, young adults can save for their future and older generations will benefit from having people around whom might help them with the things which are now more difficult to do. It’s an attractive proposition for a whole range of demographics and age groups."