Designing for Dignity: How Rosenkelly Leads Accessible Architecture in Dorset
- Rosenkelly Architectural Design
- Jun 30
- 3 min read
Accessibility Is About More Than Compliance — It’s About People
In Dorset, the need for adaptable, inclusive homes is rising — and fast. Whether you're making space for an aging parent, adapting a home after diagnosis, or ensuring future readiness, accessible design is no longer just a “nice to have.”
At Rosenkelly Architectural Design, we believe accessible spaces are legacy architecture — human-centred, functional, and quietly empowering. This isn’t just about meeting Building Regs. It’s about improving lives.
What Part M Means — And Why It’s Just the Beginning
Part M of the Building Regulations outlines minimum accessibility requirements for buildings in the UK. Unfortunately, “minimum” is where most design efforts stop.
Too often we see homes that:
Tick the compliance boxes but fail real-life usability
Look institutional rather than welcoming
Don’t adapt well to changing mobility over time
Ignore the emotional side of accessible living
✅ At Rosenkelly, we design spaces that exceed the bare minimum. We don’t just meet Part M — we apply it with compassion, care, and long-term thinking.
Credentials That Protect Your Project and Your People
When dealing with vulnerable individuals, complex health needs, or council-funded adaptations, the people behind the design matter as much as the design itself.
Here’s what sets Rosenkelly apart:
✅ DBS-Checked Architect — safe and approved for work with vulnerable adults and children
✅ Safeguarding Training — understanding of risk, consent, and care-sensitive environments
✅ Asbestos Awareness Certification (within past 2 years) — we know when to pause, test, and protect
✅ TrustMark Certified — officially accredited for quality and consumer protection in accessible design
✅ Part M Expertise — specialist in accessibility-focused home reconfiguration and extensions
✅ Client Advocacy — experience working with families, support teams, occupational therapists, and local authorities
These aren’t just checkboxes — they’re your peace of mind. You can trust us in your home, around your family, and with your future.
Accessible Living: No Two Solutions Are the Same
We offer fully customised solutions for accessibility challenges of all types, including:
🛁 Reconfiguring existing bathrooms into modern, accessible wet rooms
🚪 Widening doorways and hallways for wheelchair use
🏠 Adding ground-floor bedrooms or bathrooms for easier daily access
🪜 Designing step-free entries, ramps, and level thresholds
🧭 Planning full home layouts for adaptable living as needs evolve
💡 Discreet safety features that maintain comfort and beauty — not a clinical feel
We work with:
Homeowners adapting for themselves or a loved one
Local authorities delivering accessible housing
Support teams coordinating safe reoccupation of family homes
Because Good Design Respects Everyone
We see accessibility not as a constraint — but as an opportunity.A well-designed space can offer dignity, comfort, and long-term independence. And those aren’t luxury outcomes — they’re essential human needs.
Whether it’s a single-room upgrade or a full redesign for changing mobility, we’re here to guide you through with calm, compliant, and compassionate expertise.
Next Step: Let’s Talk About Your Space
If you're considering a home adaptation — whether it's urgent, long-term, or still in the thinking stage — get in touch. Our initial consultation is free, and entirely pressure-free.
✅ Book a free consultation with Rosenkelly today
✅ Work with Dorset’s trusted, accredited experts in accessible architecture
