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Attached ADU

Making backyard space work harder

The owner wanted to put extra backyard space to use by creating a comfortable rental home. This attached ADU in North Park was planned to appeal to renters with different lengths of stay, with a functional layout and thoughtful use of the available footprint.

Planning around the site

During planning, the soil conditions were identified as requiring extra-deep footings. Because the ADU shares a wall with the existing house, we also incorporated sound reduction to help maintain privacy between the two homes.

A kitchen layout with added flexibility

Refining the kitchen layout made room for in-unit laundry, adding everyday convenience without losing sight of the compact floor plan. The laundry closet was designed so it could serve as a pantry cabinet if the owners decide they no longer want laundry in that location.

A comfortable home with lasting appeal

The design focused on making the ADU comfortable and practical to live in. The owners report strong occupancy and credit the functional layout and design choices with helping the space appeal to renters.

Yellow attached ADU with sliding door and small entry patio — Extra backyard space in North Park became an attached ADU designed to provide a comfortable rental home.

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Attached ADU timber framing beside the existing house — During construction: framing connects the new ADU to the existing house; planning also addressed shared-wall sound reduction for privacy.

Timber wall and ceiling framing inside an attached ADU during construction — Interior framing defines the rental layout before the finishes are installed. Sound reduction at the shared wall was part of the project plan.

Roof framing and sheathing at the attached ADU — During construction: roof framing and sheathing take shape where the new ADU meets the existing home.

Weather barrier and windows on the attached ADU — During construction: windows and weather barrier are installed before the attached ADU's exterior finishes.

Attached ADU interior during flooring and finish work — Flooring and interior finish work bring the practical rental layout closer to completion.

Attached ADU kitchen with island and stacked laundry — Refining the kitchen layout made room for in-unit laundry. The laundry closet was planned to serve as pantry storage if the owners' needs change.

Attached ADU bathroom with white tub and green walls — The bathroom combines a tub and shower with an everyday layout suited to the ADU's rental-living goal.

Bathroom vanity with round mirror beside the toilet — Vanity storage and coordinated bathroom finishes support the comfortable, practical rental home the owner wanted.

Bedroom with dark green walls and a ceiling fan — The separate bedroom gives renters a defined private space within the attached ADU's functional layout.

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