Ballard + Mensua Architecture was featured in Forbes in the article “New Survey Highlights Longevity As A Kitchen Design Trend,” which gathered insights from eight leading design professionals across the country.

Principal architect Seth Ballard shared that an overwhelming majority of the firm’s work now incorporates features that support aging in place. “Ninety-five percent of our projects now are planned for aging in place,” Ballard noted, emphasizing that the focus is less about universal design and more about adaptability and livability.

In their kitchens, this approach includes cabinet pull-outs and organizers, ADA-friendly faucets, wider work aisles, and thoughtfully planned appliance heights to ensure long-term accessibility. The feature underscores Ballard + Mensua’s commitment to designing homes that gracefully evolve with their owners’ needs.