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Madrona DADU

by Grouparchitect
October 28, 2024

Seattle, WA This two level 686 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit in Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood was built in conjunction with a new residence on the property for the owners.  The DADU is intended for use by extended family and includes an open main level living space with a lower level bedroom, bathroom and laundry area. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Gavin Erickson, Mike Laurencelle Contractor: Metamorphosis Construction Structural: Carter Quinn Norlin...

Wallingford Renovation

by OSC
April 4, 2008

Seattle, WA An attic conversion and dormer addition to a 1900s era craftsman home in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood. This addition to the back side of the home matches the historic style and detailing of the home to blend in with the original home. A new central stairway and master suite were added and the kitchen and bathrooms updated. The home features an existing accessory dwelling unit in the basement that was maintained. General Contractor: 36th Ave Design Build Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz...

Shoreline Option

by OSC
December 1, 2005

Shoreline, WA Located in Shoreline, Washington, This Option Series prefabricated modular home was customized to meet the practical needs of the client and site. A split-level shared entry created an internal shared, yet private, connection between the upper level prefab home and an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at the lower basement level. The ADU includes its own exterior access with a private below grade patio and window wells to allow natural day lighting. A large backyard deck allows a strong...

Britannia Beach Prefab

Britannia Beach Custom Prefab

by OSC
November 2, 2004

Squamish, British Columbia This 4,500 sf house is designed in modular components for offsite fabrication for a homeowner in the Britannia Beach neighborhood of Squamish, British Columbia. The house is configured to provide flexibility in use, allowing for comfortable living for a multi-generational family. Wide hallways and doorways, a fully accessible shower and a stacking central closet with removable floors allowing for conversion into an elevator if required were provided to allow for aging in place living. A secondary suite is...

DADU Series

by OSC
July 1, 2002

Seattle, WA The DADU Series prefab modular Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) Home is designed to meet the City of Seattle’s new zoning regulations allowing for backyard cottages in residential zones. Designed to the standards of the International Residential Code, it can be built on any site throughout the United States. The design allows for a variety of architectural styles within the same modular design. The base model modules can be arranged in multiple configurations ranging in size from 280sf to...

Bantam Box Cottage

by OSC
February 10, 2002

Seattle, WA Featured in the Backyard Cottage Design Challenge, this detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) is designed to meet the city of Seattle’s new zoning regulations allowing for backyard cottages in residential zones. The design allows for a variety of architectural styles within the same modular design. Designed for prefabricated construction while still adaptable to site built construction, the modules can be arranged in multiple configurations ranging in size from 280sf to 500sf. Majority of interior elements and finishes including entire...

Lake Farm Guest House

by OSC
July 1, 2000

Port Angeles, WA The client’s gradual necessity for live-in caregivers led to a unique response – providing a new living quarters for the client who would surrender her home to the caregivers in order to live in a smaller space. The program called for simple, composed, highly detailed and efficient quarters, as influenced by the client’s long-time residence in small spaces such as boats, trailers, and the like. The result was a miniature cabin, one which was set apart from the...

Milpitas DADU

by Grouparchitect
June 30, 2000

Milpitas, CA This two-bedroom, two-bathroom detached accessory dwelling unit was designed for a family of three that plans to live in the DADU and rent out their main residence onsite.  The form took a unique shape to fit within an angular lot configuration to provide maximum separation between the two structures.  The DADU takes form as a butterfly roof with vaulted ceilings in both the primary living space and the bedroom wing. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Julia Atkins Contractor: Owner...

West Seattle Custom Prefab

by OSC
April 1, 2000

Seattle, WA A new custom home proposed for a rare vacant lot in West Seattle on a challenging hillside parcel overlooking Alki Beach.  The challenges of this site made this project an ideal candidate for offsite modular construction.  The home is designed in multiple modules that will be placed on a site built foundation.  Features of the home include an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at the lower level and a flip on the convention bedroom/living space layout to place the kitchen...

Talbot Hill DADU

by OSC
January 21, 2000

Renton, Washington This 800 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit was designed to meet the city of Renton’s requirements for accessory dwelling units. Designed in conjunction with a new primary residence, it’s sited in the back of the rear yard to preserve as much of the rear yard open space as possible and contains a floor plan layout tailored to the owners needs and requirements....